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Hamas leader threatened to block ceasefire’s next phase unless Israel opens border crossings, halts strikes and increases aid into Gaza.

Israel says it’s ready to advance to phase two and is pressing Hamas to return remains of its last hostage.

More than 376 Palestinians killed since October ceasefire began; humanitarian crisis deepens as aid delivery remains severely inadequate.

JERUSALEM — A Hamas leader on Tuesday threatened to not move into the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement until more pressure is put on Israel to open a key border crossing, cease deadly strikes and allow more aid into the Palestinian territory.

The accusation came as Israel’s government says it

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