Netanyhu given an ultimatum . . .

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4. Washington Post is now reporting on it:

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/05/18/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine-rafah/

Heavy fighting in northern Gaza as Israeli official gives Netanyahu ultimatum


Israeli forces were fighting in Jabalya refugee camp as Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet, called for a plan to end the war.

By Bryan Pietsch and Mohamad El Chamaa
Updated May 18, 2024 at 3:57 p.m. EDT|Published May 18, 2024 at 2:43 a.m. EDT

Israel’s lack of a coherent postwar strategy threatened to unravel an increasingly fragile government as Israeli forces on Saturday sought to stamp out a resurgent Hamas in northern Gaza, where it had earlier claimed success.

Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet, issued an ultimatum on Saturday evening, warning that he would resign from his position if the cabinet did not draft and approve a “comprehensive” postwar plan by June 8.

Such a plan should include the return of hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza, demilitarizing the Gaza Strip and determining an alternative government for the enclave, among other objectives, he said. Addressing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who leads the war cabinet, Gantz said: “The choice is in your hands.”

The remarks came as Israeli forces continued their week-long operation in the Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza, where witnesses described a scene of devastation.

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