White House says Hamas chose war by refusing to release hostages

NNA – The United States said Tuesday that Hamas had chosen war by refusing to release hostages, as Israel unleashed its most intense strikes since a ceasefire and vowed to continue fighting until all hostages are returned.

quot;Hamas could have released hostages to extend the ceasefire but instead chose refusal and war,quot; National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes said in a statement. — AFP

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