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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday of standing with Hamas after Macron said Israel's policy in Gaza was "shameful".
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he’s days away from ordering an all-out escalation of Israel’s war against Hamas, and even the release of more hostages would only pause the campaign to destroy the Iran-backed group.
The Israel Defense Forces targeted the head of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Sinwar, in an airstrike on a bunker underneath a hospital in Khan Younis, three Israeli officials told Axios. Why it matters: The death of Sinwar,
Edan Alexander, a dual Israeli American national, was released following pressure from President Trump, who is set to travel to the region.
The agreement to release Edan Alexander came after talks between Washington and Hamas that did not include Israel.
Hamas releases Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, ahead of President Trump’s Middle East trip
Israel has competed in Eurovision for more than 50 years, and won four times. But last year’s event in the Swedish city of Malmo drew large demonstrations calling for Israel to be kicked out of the contest over its conduct of its war against Hamas in Gaza.
Hamas released Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, on Monday ahead of President Trump’s visit to the region this week.
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly ramps up the war in Gaza, despite mounting pressure from Trump and castigation by France's president.