Gaza attack shows Netanyahu has chosen domestic politics over hostages

WorldPolitics
18 Mar 2025 • 8:53 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a renewed offensive in Gaza, ending a fragile ceasefire.
  • Over 400 Gazans have been killed in the bombardment.
  • Netanyahu cited Hamas' refusal to release hostages and accept proposed deals as justification for the offensive.
  • The hostages' families accuse Netanyahu of abandoning them and prioritising domestic politics, particularly appeasing his far-right coalition partners.
  • The breakdown of negotiations and renewed violence threaten regional stability and jeopardise the hostages' safety.

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