OAN Staff Abril Elfi
6:29 PM – Monday, March 17, 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has launched strikes into Gaza following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz’s orders to “act forcefully” against Hamas, after the terrorist group refused to release more hostages.
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On Monday, the IDF released a statement regarding the sudden move — warning that they would be attacking Hamas terror targets.
“At the direction of the political echelon, the IDF and Shin Bet are extensively attacking Hamas terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip,” the IDF and Shin Bet say in a subsequent joint statement, adding that additional details will be provided shortly.
Netanyahu’s office has also stated that Hamas “rejected all offers it received” from U.S. special envoy…
