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Trump gave ‘green light’ for Israel to resume Gaza offensive — report

By Lazar Berman 18 March 2025, 10:02 am 8 Edit

Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

US President Donald Trump gave Israel a “green light” to renew military operation against Hamas in Gaza, an Israeli official is quoted as saying by The Wall Street Journal.

Trump made the decision after Hamas refused to release more hostages, says the official.

Israel let the US know that it was resuming strikes on Gaza before carrying them out, adds the official, echoing other reports that have said the same.

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