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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced negotiations for the release of all hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and an end to the war, but on terms acceptable to Israel. Despite ongoing ceasefire talks mediated by Qatar and Egypt, Netanyahu is also pushing forward with military plans to take control of Gaza City and decisively defeat Hamas. He has ordered the military to accelerate this operation, mobilizing tens of thousands of reservists. While Netanyahu hasn't publicly detailed the negotiation process, he insists both hostage release and Hamas defeat are crucial. The situation remains tense, with concerns raised about a potential further escalation of the conflict.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.