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News in English (USA) / 13.02.2025 / 01:00

Escalating Tensions Amid Gaza Ceasefire Crisis

As the ceasefire in Gaza hangs by a thread, both Israel and Hamas are on high alert, with fears of a return to war growing. Israel has called up reservists and is amassing troops at the Gaza border, while Prime Minister Netanyahu has issued an ultimatum to Hamas for the release of hostages by Saturday. In response, Hamas faces a difficult decision regarding the release of additional hostages and has reportedly ordered senior officials to disconnect their phones to avoid detection. Former President Trump has weighed in with demands for Hamas to free hostages, warning of dire consequences if they fail to comply. As negotiations falter, analysts predict a bleak future for the ceasefire, with the calls for conflict echoing across the region and heightened fears among both Israelis and Gazans of a resumption of violence.
The Times of Israel, Al Jazeera English, The Guardian, Democracy Now!, The Jerusalem Post, Reuters, The Economist, CNN, The Washington Post, PBS NewsHour