Israel’s military conducted extensive strikes against Hamas targets in Gaza, despite an increasingly fragile ceasefire. The Israel Defense Forces aimed to release all hostages, living and dead, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office warning of increasing military force against Hamas. Dozens were killed and wounded in the strikes, according to Gaza Civil Defense, with limited resources hampering their response. The White House was consulted by Israel before the strikes, indicating U.S. support. The recent military action in Gaza was the heaviest since the ceasefire deal in January, with accusations of breaches by both sides.
Despite the ceasefire, tensions between Israel and Hamas have escalated, with separate Israeli strikes resulting in deaths over the weekend. A ceasefire deal was reached in January, with talks ongoing to strengthen it. The first phase of the deal, including the release of hostages held by Hamas, expired recently, leading to the current military action. International negotiators have been involved in discussions to uphold the ceasefire, with the U.S. special envoy expressing the rejection of a Hamas proposal as a nonstarter. In response to the escalation, Hamas blamed Israel for an unprovoked attack on Palestinians.
The Israeli military plan for the strikes was approved by the political leadership and presented by the IDF. Explosions were heard in Gaza, and ambulances were seen arriving at hospitals. The situation remains volatile, with ongoing tensions and violence between Israel and Hamas despite efforts to maintain the ceasefire.
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