‘Open the gates of hell’: US and Israel present united front on Gaza and Iran
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a united front, threatening strong action against Hamas and Iran. During a joint address in Jerusalem, Rubio, on his first Middle East trip as secretary of state, asserted that Hamas "must be eliminated." Netanyahu echoed this sentiment, warning that "the gates of hell will be opened" if remaining hostages held by militants in Gaza are not freed.
These comments follow a hostage exchange where Hamas released three Israelis in return for 369 Palestinian prisoners, marking the sixth such swap under a fragile ceasefire deal brokered by the US, Qatar, and Egypt. Netanyahu's warning mirrors a previous statement by President Trump, who threatened severe consequences if the hostages were not released. Despite the exchange, tensions remain high, with both Israel and Hamas accusing each other of violating the ceasefire.
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Top US diplomat Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a united front, threatening strong action against Hamas and Iran. During a joint address in Jerusalem, Rubio, on his first Middle East trip as secretary of state, asserted that Hamas "must be eliminated." Netanyahu echoed this sentiment, warning that "the gates of hell will be opened" if remaining hostages held by militants in Gaza are not freed.
These comments follow a hostage exchange where Hamas released three Israelis in return for 369 Palestinian prisoners, marking the sixth such swap under a fragile ceasefire deal brokered by the US, Qatar, and Egypt. Netanyahu's warning mirrors a previous statement by President Trump, who threatened severe consequences if the hostages were not released. Despite the exchange, tensions remain high, with both Israel and Hamas accusing each other of violating the ceasefire.
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