Live: Resumption of Gaza war will 'allow the realisation' of Trump plan, Israel says

12/02/2025 13:02 France 24

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday warned that the country would resume its war in Gaza if Hamas did not release Israeli hostages by Saturday, adding that the resumption of hostilities in the devastated Palestinian territory would allow the realisation of US President Donald Trump’s plan for the US to seize control of Gaza and permanently displace the people living there. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.

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