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No More Free Cease-Fire for Hamas in Gaza

2025/3/20
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WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

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Israel resumes military operations in Gaza after a two-week cease-fire, focusing on airstrikes and ground operations against Hamas. The cease-fire had seen Hamas refusing to release hostages or make significant concessions.
  • Israel resumed military action due to a lack of progress in hostage negotiations with Hamas.
  • During the cease-fire, Hamas did not release any hostages and repeatedly rejected offers from the U.S. and Israel.
  • Israel's new campaign strategy is modular, allowing for adaptable military actions based on Hamas' responses.
  • Hamas' military capability has been significantly degraded, with fewer rockets and a reduced ability to launch large-scale attacks.
  • The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains critical, with Israel using it as leverage in negotiations.

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Israel ends a two-week cease-fire with Hamas with a combination of air and ground strikes, but what will it take to secure the release of hostages? Plus, Donald Trump threatens the Houthis in Yemen will be “completely annihilated" if they continue to hold shipping routes hostage. 

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