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Israeli tanks move into the occupied West Bank in ‘dangerous’ escalation
Israeli tanks are deployed during an ongoing army operation in the West Bank Jenin refugee camp, February 24, 2025

GAZA’S ceasefire hangs by a thread as Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today of “intentionally sabotaging” the deal.

The group said it would not participate in more talks on extending the truce until Israel releases 620 Palestinians it was due to free on Saturday.

Israel escalated its aggression in the occupied West Bank as well, where it deployed tanks on Sunday for the first time in 20 years.

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