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Israel Threatens To Seize Parts Of Gaza Over Fate Of Hostages

Israeli anti-government demonstrators carry pictures of hostages held in Gaza, during a protest in Jerusalem (Credit: AFP)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Wednesday to seize parts of Gaza if Hamas does not release hostages, while the militant group warned they would return "in coffins" if Israel does not stop bombing the Palestinian territory.

Just over a week since the military resumed operations following a January truce, Israel said two projectiles were fired from the Gaza Strip, with one intercepted and the other landing near the border, and with no immediate reports of any casualties or damage.

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