Netanyahu says no Palestinian state in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands by Israel's position that a Palestinian state in Gaza "will not happen."
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Israel moves forward with death penalty for “terrorists”
A controversial Israeli bill on the death penalty has been given the green light by the Knesset's security committee, Israeli media reports.
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Israel to Release 20 Hostages on Monday Morning
The entire living hostage is expected to be released early on Monday morning, according to a spokesperson for the Israeli government. Hamas has everything in place for it to happen – but insists on getting seven leading figures in exchange, including the "Palestinians' Mandela", sources tell AFP.
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New Escape Route Opens for Fleeing Gaza City Residents Amid Bombing
Escape routes are packed to the south from Gaza City, at the same time as Israel's military offensive to capture the city continues. Hundreds of thousands of civilians are still left, writes the news agency AP. Israel announces that another "temporary transit route" to southern Gaza Strip is opened for fleeing Palestinians.
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Netanyahu Uncertain if Three Hostages Held by Hamas Are Alive
It is unclear whether three people being held hostage by Hamas are alive, according to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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