Israel to U.S.: Rafah action required as Hamas refusing hostage deal
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Israeli military action in Rafah is required due to Hamas' refusals of mediated proposals for a Gaza truce under which the Palestinian Islamist group would free some hostages, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said in a statement on Monday.
The statement said Gallant relayed that message in an overnight conversation with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. (Writing by Dan Williams)
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