Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly ramps up the war in Gaza, despite mounting pressure from Trump and castigation by France's president.

As President Donald Trump sets out for the Middle East in the first international trip of his second administration, signs of disagreements have emerged between the U.S. leader and one of the men who most enthusiastically welcomed his return to office.

"We will not accept partial deals that serve [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu's political agenda," Hamas negotiating team head Khalil al-Hayya said in a statement.The terror group claimed its rejection of the deal is based on the continuation of the war.

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Israel has previously promised to intensify its offensive, including by seizing all of Gaza and displacing much of the territory's population again. View on euronews

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that defeating Israel’s enemies is more important than securing the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.

At least 28 people were killed by Israeli airstrikes on two hospitals in Gaza, ending a brief pause in bombardment following the release of an Israeli-American hostage on Tuesday.