Ben-Gvir releases video threatening to kill senior Hamas figure in jail
Israel’s security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has released a video in which he is seen threatening to kill Hassan Salameh.

Israel’s security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has released a video in which he is seen threatening to kill Hassan Salameh.

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Israel’s prime minister and defence minister praise the attack as Hamas calls for Israeli ‘crimes’ to stop.
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The strike comes as efforts to push an agreement aimed at ending hostilities remain stalled.