Hot off the press: Israel has issued a stark warning that it will kick its military campaign back into gear if Hamas doesn't live up to the ceasefire deal struck under US President Donald Trump's watch. 🇮🇱⚔️
Here's the lowdown: Since Monday, a truce has allowed Hamas to release 20 living hostages in exchange for almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. But Israel insists that Hamas must go all-in—demilitarize (think: pull back weapons and tunnel operations) and hand over the bodies of all 28 known deceased hostages. 💼🔍
This week, Hamas returned the remains of two more victims, bringing the total to nine—still short of the full list. Their armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, says retrieving the rest needs "special equipment," and they've hit pause for now. 🛠️🤷♂️
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz wasted no time. In a high-stakes meeting with the military's top brass, he ordered a "comprehensive plan" to defeat Hamas if the group reneges on the deal. Translation: if the bodies and weapons don't show, the fighting resumes. ⏳🚨
Back home, this could ramp up pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to tie much-needed aid into this body-count debate. Even far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has threatened to cut off humanitarian supplies if soldiers' remains aren't returned. 💊🍞
The situation underscores how fragile ceasefires can be in the digital age—one tweet, one statement, one Facebook update can tip the scales. For young folks glued to their smartphones in Bangalore, Jakarta, or Manila, it's a stark reminder that real-world conflicts still play out in real time on our feeds. 📱🌍
What's next? If Hamas doesn't comply, Israel has signaled it's ready to go full throttle. For now, it's a tense waiting game—one that could reshape life in Gaza and reverberate across the region. Stay tuned, and keep those notifications on. 🔔✨
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Israel threatens to resume fighting if Hamas fails to honor truce deal
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