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Escalating Violence as Hamas Threatens Ceasefire Amid Israeli Military Operations

Israel has delayed prisoner releases impacting Gaza ceasefire, while Morocco disrupts ISIS-linked terror plots in response to rising extremist threats.

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  1. Morocco says it dismantled Islamic State cell that was planning attacks

    The discovery of the terrorist cell and what authorities called an “imminent dangerous terrorist plot” reflect the expanding ambitions of extremist groups in the region.

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  2. Hamas says no Gaza ceasefire talks unless Israel frees prisoners

    Israel said on Sunday it was delaying the release of more than 600 Palestinians in return for six living and four dead hostages who had been freed, accusing Hamas of repeated violations including "humiliating" handover ceremonies.

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  3. Israel sends tanks into West Bank for the first time in more than 20 years

    While Israeli troops have been constantly active in the West Bank, the use of heavy tanks in addition to armoured personnel carriers underscores how intensely the military is trying to pressure the militant groups, which have long received weapons and financial support from Iran.

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  4. Israel, US Seek to Extend Phase 1 of Hostage Deal

    The talks will be complicated by the actions of Hamas in recent days, including the despicable ceremonies conducted around the release of the bodies of the Bibas family.

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Updated: Feb 24th, 2025, 1:50 PM ET

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Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu has indefinitely postponed the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners, complicating the ceasefire with Hamas. The US supports Israel's position amid a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with indirect negotiations to extend the ceasefire ongoing. Concurrently, Morocco has apprehended a dozen people tied to the Islamic State, thwarting imminent attack plans in the Sahel region. This reflects escalating threats from extremist groups exploiting regional instability. Concerns over security and regional dynamics are heightened as both countries confront significant challenges related to counterterrorism and ongoing conflict.


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