The ceasefire in Gaza ended on Tuesday as Israel launched airstrikes, resulting in over 200 casualties, following disputes over hostages and peace negotiations.
According to the Hamas-run health ministry, Israeli air raids across the Gaza Strip killed at least 220 Palestinians, while the Israeli Defense Forces claimed they targeted “terror elements” linked to Palestinian resistance groups.
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Among those killed were Gaza’s deputy interior minister and the highest-ranking Hamas security official in the region. The assault came nearly two months after a fragile truce and took place during Sehri time in the holy month of Ramadan, as Israeli fighter jets struck Gaza City, Rafah, and Khan Younis.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu justified the military action, blaming Hamas for failing to release Israeli hostages. The Israeli government has vowed to escalate operations against Hamas with greater force in the coming days.
Hamas strongly condemned the strikes, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement and endangering the remaining hostages. While it has not officially declared a full-scale conflict, Hamas has called for international intervention to prevent further escalation.
This new wave of violence follows the breakdown of negotiations to extend the temporary ceasefire that had been in effect since March 1, 2025. The US had proposed extending the truce until mid-April to facilitate prisoner and hostage exchanges, but disagreements between Israel and Hamas led to a collapse in talks.
As the humanitarian crisis worsens, there is growing global pressure for an immediate ceasefire and renewed diplomatic efforts.
US Consulted Before Israeli Strikes
Before launching its latest assault, Israel consulted the US government, marking one of the deadliest airstrikes since the ceasefire collapsed.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the Trump administration was briefed in advance of the strikes. The bombardment, which resulted in a high number of Palestinian casualties, was the most intense attack since the ceasefire expired on January 19.
