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Sweden Condemns Israel Plans to ‘Take Control of Gaza’

Sweden's foreign minister on Monday condemned Israel's plans to "take control" of the Gaza Strip, saying the move would violate international law.

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Denmark Detains Man Suspected of Seeking Drones for Hamas

A 28-year-old man was remanded in custody in Denmark on Monday on suspicions of purchasing drones to be used in a Hamas "terrorist attack," Danish intelligence said Monday.

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Israel Will ‘Take Control of All’ of Gaza, PM Says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel will “take control” of the whole of Gaza, as the military pressed a newly intensified campaign in the war-ravaged territory.

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Israel Launches Expanded Gaza Offensive Aimed at Defeating Hamas

Israel announced the early stages of an intensified operation in Gaza aimed at defeating Hamas, with 10 reported killed in fresh strikes in the Strip.

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Strikes Kill 29 in Gaza as Hostage Release Talks Ongoing

Gaza rescuers said at least 29 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Wednesday as negotiations took place in Qatar for the release of hostages still held in the war-battered territory.

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No Ceasefire or Prisoner Release in Exchange for US-Israeli Hostage: Netanyahu

Israeli PM Netanyahu said that the release of a US-Israeli hostage by Hamas would not lead to a ceasefire or Palestinian prisoners release.

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Israel Says Recognition of Palestinian State Will Force ‘Unilateral Actions’ in Response

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Sunday that unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state would force Israel to take "unilateral actions," following announcements by several countries that they plan to take such a step.

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To Stop Iran, Focus on Jordan and the West Bank

To effectively counter Iran’s influence, the US must shift its strategic focus to Jordan and the West Bank, where Iran is actively working to establish new footholds.

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Hamas Says Commander Killed in Israel Lebanon Strike

Hamas said one of its commanders was killed in an Israeli strike on the south Lebanon city of Sidon on Wednesday, the latest attack despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Hamas Says No Point in Further Gaza Truce Talks

A senior Hamas official said Tuesday the group was no longer interested in truce talks with Israel and urged the international community to halt Israel's "hunger war" against Gaza.

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