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By Martin Fricker Benjamin Netanyahu said yesterday his country will not accept Hamas’s demands for Israel to end its Gaza onslaught. Israel’s prime minister said a proposed deal was unacceptable as it would keep Hamas in control of Gaza, posing a threat to Israel. His comments came as officials resumed talks in Egypt to broker a pause in Israel’s offensive in Gaza in return for freeing hostages. The main sticking point appears to be whether the deal would be temporary or permanent. Hamas also wants a number of Palestinian prisoners to be freed. Leader Ismail Haniyeh said any deal must include…

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