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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to seize parts of Gaza if Hamas does not release hostages. This came after Hamas warned that the hostages would return in coffins if Israel did not halt its bombardment of Gaza. The situation escalated after Israel resumed military operations on March 18 following a fragile ceasefire. Israel aims to pressure Hamas into releasing the remaining hostages, and Netanyahu emphasized that further refusal to release hostages would lead to Israel increasing its pressure, including potential territorial seizures in Gaza.