Netanyahu warns that Israel could resume Gaza war after Israeli cabinet approves truce deal

FRANCE 24

18 January 2025 at 12:55 am·1-min read

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu during a televised address in Jerusalem on January 18, 2025.

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Saturday that Israel reserves the right “to resume the war” in Gaza if necessary, “with American support”. He spoke after the Israeli cabinet earlier approved a three-phase Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal, with the first stage set to begin at 8:30am local time (6:30GMT) on Sunday. The first phase includes the staggered release of dozens of Palestinian prisoners and Israeli hostages. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP and Reuters)

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