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Israel to resume talks to release hostages

The prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says negotiations will be on Israel's terms.

Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has said he's ordered the beginning of immediate negotiations for the conclusion of the Gaza war on Israel's terms. He said those included the release of all hostages held by Hamas. At the same time Netanyahu told Israeli troops on Thursday night that his cabinet had also approved plans for a massive assault on Gaza City. We get a Palestinian reaction.

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Presenters: James Copnall and Victoria Uwonkunda

(Photo: Smoke rises following an Israeli strike, in Gaza City. Credit: Dawoud Abu)

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