Israeli foreign minister says Hamas is responsible for continued war in Gaza
On Saturday, Gideon Sa'ar, Israel's Foreign Minister, accused Hamas of prolonging the Gaza war by rejecting core demands. Sa'ar stated that Hamas's unwillingness to release all hostages and to disarm is the direct cause for the conflict's continuation.
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- Published Date: 11:02 | 31 May 2025
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Saturday that Hamas was responsible for the continuation of the war in Gaza by refusing to release hostages and disarm.
His statements on X come as Hamas seeks amendments to a U.S.-backed proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Israel in Gaza, which President Donald Trump's envoy described as "totally unacceptable."
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