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Fears as Israel expands Gaza buffer zone

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Emily Gordine in Israel
April 11, 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel's renewed military pressure in Gaza is intended to force Hamas to agree to a new deal and release the hostages. But many Palestinians fear the buffer zone is the first step toward a full Israeli occupation.

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