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As the Israeli military continues its attacks on the Gaza Strip in Palestine and the ceasefire agreement is at risk of collapsing, Israeli Defense Minister Katz is unilaterally claiming that if the Islamic organization Hamas does not agree to release hostages, they will annex parts of the Gaza Strip, increasing pressure.

The ceasefire agreement that had been in place in the Gaza Strip since January this year is on the brink of collapse as the Israeli military resumed attacks with a large-scale airstrike on the 18th.

<br><br>The attacks continued on the 21st, and Defense Minister Katz stated in a statement, The military has been instructed to annex more territory and expand the buffer zone, unilaterally claiming that if Hamas does not agree to release hostages, they will annex parts of the Gaza Strip, increasing pressure.

In response, Hamas emphasized its stance to maintain the ceasefire through consultations, stating in a statement issued on the 21st that we are continuing discussions on proposals from America and other plans to achieve a permanent ceasefire.

<br>Meanwhile, the Israeli Prime Ministers Office announced the decision to dismiss the head of the security agency, Bar, who was also involved in the ceasefire talks.

According to Israeli media, security agencies have launched an investigation into corruption allegations against a close aide of Prime Minister Netanyahu, deepening the conflict with the Prime Minister. The Supreme Court has issued an order temporarily halting the dismissal.

<br><br>Prime Minister Netanyahus forceful decision is facing increasing criticism domestically, and there are concerns that prioritizing the maintenance of his own administration by taking a more hardline stance could affect future ceasefire negotiations.

<br>Hamas fires rockets for the second time after resuming attacks on Israel<br>The Islamic organization Hamas announced on the 21st that it launched rockets towards southern Israel, and in response, the Israeli military intercepted two rockets.

Since the Israeli military resumed its attacks on the Gaza Strip on the 18th of this month, this is the second time rockets have been launched by Hamas, following the first on the 20th.