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Israeli minister says ground offensive in Rafah will begin by Ramadan if hostages aren’t returned

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By Lauren Izso and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — Israel will expand military operations in the southernmost Gazan city of Rafah if hostages held by Hamas are not returned by the start of Ramadan, war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has warned.

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Israel to begin Rafah offensive in Gaza unless hostages are home by Ramadan holiday in March (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Israel will continue fighting until its goals are achieved, said Benny Gantz, minister without portfolio.

  2. The Guardian

    Israel says it will launch Rafah assault if hostages not freed by Ramadan (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Minister says fighting will reach southern border city if remaining hostages not released in next few weeks

  3. Local News 8

    Israeli minister says ground offensive in Rafah will begin by Ramadan if hostages aren’t returned (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Lauren Izso and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — Israel will expand military operations in the southernmost Gazan city of Rafah if hostages held by Hamas are not returned by the start of Ramadan, war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has warned.

  4. New York Post

    Israel vows to launch Rafah offensive if hostages aren’t freed by next month (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Israel is prepared to launch a ground offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah by the time the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins next month if the remaining hostages are not released, a senior official warned over the weekend.

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