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Netanyahu's Gaza Tunnel Ultimatum
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is increasing pressure on tunnel fighters around Rafah, warning they must surrender or remain trapped underground.
“Netanyahu stated that Hamas militants hiding in tunnels must either surrender or remain underground.”
Multiple outlets describe roughly 200 militants stuck beneath Israeli-controlled areas in southern Gaza.
Netanyahu's office rejects any safe passage or amnesty for these fighters.
Some West Asian outlets report that Israel is considering a conditional deal tied to the return of Israeli bodies, including the remains of soldier Hadar Goldin.
The New York Post reports about 200 militants trapped and says Netanyahu demands their disarmament and elimination as threats.
PressTV and World Israel News highlight official denials of an approved corridor for the militants.
Al-Jazeera Net and Sada News report Netanyahu’s ultimatum to surrender or stay trapped and discuss a possible bodies-for-exit arrangement.
Dispute Over Safe Passage Deal
Accounts diverge on whether a safe‑passage deal exists.
Al‑Jazeera Net and Sada News report Israel is considering allowing about 200 militants to leave Israeli‑controlled areas if they surrender their weapons and more bodies are returned, explicitly naming Hadar Goldin.
PressTV reports Netanyahu denied a Channel 12 claim linking safe passage to the opposing group handing over more bodies.
World Israel News says officials also denied approval but acknowledged a plan remains under consideration and that the IDF killed militants who crossed into Israeli‑controlled areas.
New York Post adds that far‑right coalition members oppose any leniency for tunnel fighters.
Recent Conflict in Gaza
On the ground, Israel is killing Palestinians and striking Gaza areas while containing tunnel routes.
“Following Hamas attacks on Israeli troops, Israel conducted overnight strikes in Gaza City and Khan Younis, killing 31 people.”
The Irish Sun reports Israel bombed Gaza City and Khan Younis overnight, killing 31 people after attacks on Israeli troops.
It also describes an airstrike that killed a Palestinian militant who crossed the ceasefire line.
The report relays U.S. drone footage claims that Hamas hijacked an aid truck, which Hamas denies.
Haaretz reports an Israeli drone strike wounded three girls at a wedding in Gaza City’s Shejaiyah.
Along the southern “yellow line,” PressTV reports Israeli forces kill fighters who cross it.
World Israel News says IDF killed several militants after they crossed into Israeli-controlled areas.
The New York Post says around 200 militants are trapped in tunnels beneath Rafah and that Israel is working to prevent their escape and regrouping.
Hostage and Body Exchange Updates
Body exchanges and messaging shape the stakes in the ongoing conflict.
Haaretz reports that Israel returned the bodies of 45 Palestinians after militants handed over the remains of three hostages.
The report also states that Israel has received 20 living hostages and 20 deceased since the recent ceasefire, with eight bodies still held.
The Irish Sun says Netanyahu accused Hamas of faking the recovery of a hostage’s body to mislead observers.
Al-Jazeera Net and Sada News link a possible safe-passage deal to the return of bodies, naming Hadar Goldin, who has been held since 2014.
PressTV places these bargaining points within what it calls Trump’s 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan, which includes amnesty for disarmed fighters after all hostages are returned.
Israeli Political and Military Responses
Politics around Netanyahu’s threat are fierce inside Israel and in diplomacy.
“The report faced criticism from Israeli politicians across the spectrum, including far-right ministers and opposition leader Benny Gantz.”
PressTV says the Channel 12 safe‑passage report drew criticism from far‑right ministers and opposition leader Benny Gantz.
The New York Post also notes pushback from far‑right coalition members against any leniency.
World Israel News quotes officials denying approval and emphasizing disarmament even as it says the plan remains under consideration.
Haaretz adds domestic legal pressure and high‑level diplomacy.
PressTV asserts Israel still controls nearly 58% of Gaza and reports that since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed over 68,000 Palestinians and wounded more than 170,000, underscoring the scale presented by West Asian media.