Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:38pm on 21 Mar 2025,Friday International
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Friday ordered the military to seize more territory in Gaza, threatening a partial annexation if Hamas does not release Israeli hostages. "The more Hamas refuses, the more land it will lose," Katz said. Israeli forces have resumed heavy bombardment, with over 500 killed, including 190 minors. Katz also warned of expanding buffer zones and hinted at implementing Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians. The renewed assault has drawn global condemnation. Israeli troops are advancing into Rafah, closing off Gaza’s main north-south route as they escalate ground operations. The crisis continues to deepen.
