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Netanyahu strengthens control over Gaza-Egypt border amid escalating conflict

In a recent statement, Netanyahu outlined the rationale behind the intensified control measures, emphasizing security concerns and the need to prevent the smuggling of weapons and other contraband into Gaza. The Israeli government has justified these actions as essential for protecting Israeli civilians and maintaining operational security, particularly in light of the ongoing hostilities with Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza.

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Biden criticizes Israel’s efforts as insufficient; Netanyahu responds with firm rebuttal

President Biden’s comments came amid rising international pressure on Israel to intensify its response to recent developments. In his statement, Biden underscored that while Israel's actions were a step in the right direction, they fell short of what is required to achieve a lasting resolution. “The current efforts do not meet the scale of the challenges we face,” Biden remarked, stressing that more decisive and impactful measures are necessary for a sustainable peace.

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Netanyahu’s office disputes TIME magazine’s fact-checking claims over Qatari funding and leadership

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) countered this assertion, maintaining that Qatari funding to Hamas was authorized as early as 2007, shortly after Hamas took control of Gaza. The PMO argued that such funding had been a consistent policy across multiple Israeli administrations, including Netanyahu’s. They emphasized that the focus on Qatari money was misplaced, pointing to the significant issue of weapons smuggling from Sinai as a more critical factor influencing the situation in Gaza.