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Netanyahu orders 'immediate' hostage negotiations as Gaza City offensive continues

Hamas accuses Benjamin Netanyahu of obstructing the ceasefire deal.

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.We are joined by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak.

Also, Ireland’s former President Mary Robinson has said she was left “shocked” by the level of mass starvation and humanitarian suffering in Gaza, after visiting the Rafah border crossing in Egypt, and a Palestinian beauty queen is set to make history at this year’s Miss Universe pageant in Thailand. Nadeen Ayoub joins us.

(Photo: Displaced Palestinians make their way as they flee amid an Israeli military operation, in Gaza City. 22 August 2025/ Reuters)

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  • Fri 22 Aug 2025 06:06GMT