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Escalating Conflict: Israel Strikes Gaza, Casualties Rise Amid Ceasefire Rejection

Hamas has turned down Israel's ceasefire proposal as tensions escalate, with heavy Israeli bombardment leading to over 90 deaths in the last two days.

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  1. Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 90 people in 48 hours, Palestinians say

    Israel’s offensive has since killed over 51,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.

    Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 90 people in 48 hours, Palestinians say

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  2. Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 90 people in 48 hours, Palestinians say

    Israel’s offensive has since killed over 51,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.

    Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 90 people in 48 hours, Palestinians say

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  3. Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 90 people in 48 hours, Palestinians say

    Israel’s offensive has since killed over 51,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.

    Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 90 people in 48 hours, Palestinians say

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  4. Hamas rejects Israel’s latest ceasefire proposal over ‘impossible conditions’

    Hamas has formally rejected Israel’s latest ceasefire proposal, saying it will not accept a “partial” deal that does not guarantee an end to the war or a full withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.

    Hamas rejects Israel’s latest ceasefire proposal over ‘impossible conditions’

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  5. Hamas Rejects Latest Israeli Hostage Release Proposal

    Hamas has rejected the latest ceasefire and hostage deal proposal from Israel, the group officially announced on Thursday night.

    Hamas Rejects Latest Israeli Hostage Release Proposal

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Updated: Apr 19th, 2025, 9:22 AM ET

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Hamas has rejected Israel's ceasefire and hostage exchange proposal, which includes disarmament demands. In the past 48 hours, Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed over 90 people, including women and children. Reports indicate that many fatalities occurred in designated humanitarian zones. Israel plans to increase military operations and maintain security zones in Gaza, which continues to face a blockade affecting food and aid supplies. The ongoing conflict has led to over 51,000 Palestinian deaths since the war's start. Humanitarian agencies warn of rising malnourishment among children, worsening the crisis.

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  • Hamas has expressed readiness to negotiate the release of 59 hostages in exchange for Palestinians held in Israel, but rejected Israel's insistence on disarmament as impossible.

  • Israel's government has not formally responded to Hamas' recent statements but has emphasized that disarming the group is a condition for any future agreements.

  • Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that troops will continue to maintain a presence in buffer zones established during the conflict, indicating a long-term military strategy.

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