Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 10:43am on 22 Aug 2025,Friday International
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning to Hamas, declaring that “the gates of hell will soon open” if the group does not accept Israel’s conditions for ending the war. Katz stated Gaza City could face destruction similar to Rafah and Beit Hanoun. His remarks followed Prime Minister Netanyahu’s announcement of a major military operation to capture Gaza City. Israel demands the release of all hostages and Hamas’s full disarmament. Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal from Arab mediators but refuses to disarm without a Palestinian state. Israeli officials remain skeptical, citing past failed negotiations. Humanitarian groups warn of worsening crisis amid escalating tensions. (PC: Al Jazeera)
