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Israel’s Far-Right Finance Minister Said He Was Promised A "Gradual Takeover" Of Gaza Despite The Ceasefire
Bezael Smotrich said he decided not to quit "to make sure that this commitment to destroying Hamas is realized."
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Bezael Smotrich said he decided not to quit "to make sure that this commitment to destroying Hamas is realized."
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Itamar Ben-Gvir's resignation did not bring down prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition government but weakened it.
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This is the second time journalists in Gaza have gathered to sing “We Will Stay Here” as a symbol of resilience against Israel’s attacks.
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"I said, 'But Bibi, you can't be carpet bombing these communities,'" Biden said.
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“This is the framework that we have signed two days ago is the same framework that we agreed on on December 2023.”
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"Both President Trump and President Biden gave full backing to Israel's right to return to fighting," Netanyahu said.
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Comprised of three six-week phases, the deal is expected to start on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 8:30 am local time in Gaza.
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Israeli media had suggested that the delay happened because far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich and national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir threatened to quit the government if the war ended.
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Israel killed at least 82 Palestinians right after the announcement about the ceasefire.
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“I can take off this helmet that has exhausted me throughout this period. And also this vest which became a part of my body during this long period, and that used to accompany me through this period."
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Israel’s government has to formally approve the ceasefire, but the deal brokered by Qatar, Egypt and the US consists of three phases, each lasting six weeks.
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Both side agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire deal beginning on Jan. 19 that would temporarily pause fighting, see the release of hostages from both sides and lead to “a prolonged truce that achieves a permanent ceasefire between the two sides."