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Israel threatens 'permanent' control of Gaza areas unless Hamas releases hostages

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Israel ordered its troops to permanently seize parts of the Gaza Strip to be "annexed to Israel " The move comes after Israel broke the two month-long ceasefire with Hamas , killing nearly 600 people this week .

The government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to intensify operations until Hamas returns the 59 dead and living hostages who it continues to hold captive.