Israel heavily attacked the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, resulting in over 400 Palestinian deaths, including many women and children. These strikes mark the end of a two-month ceasefire that began in January.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the operation, saying it was justified Hamas refused to release hostages or extend the ceasefire.
The Israeli Defense Forces claim it has targeted Hamas leadership and infrastructure across multiple locations in Gaza, including Rafah, Khan Younis, and Gaza City.
As this is an ongoing story, information is being constantly updated.
Gaza ceasefire ends as Israel kills 400 overnight
Israel shatters Gaza ceasefire as more than 400 Palestinians killed in IDF strikes
Key Takeaway – Hamas labels strikes a ‘blatant violation of humanitarian conventions’
The Guardian reports that Israel’s military launched a series of airstrikes across Gaza, ending a two-month ceasefire. The IDF claims the attacks targeted Hamas leadership and infrastructure, with Israeli officials stating the operation aims to free hostages held by Hamas. The strikes have led to significant casualties and displacement, with many Palestinians fleeing their homes. The Red Cross said many medical facilities in the Gaza Strip were “overwhelmed” in the aftermath of the attacks.
Israel breaks the ceasefire in Gaza and resumes bombing with a massacre
Key Takeaway – Israel has broken the ceasefire agreement
ElHuffPost highlights that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the resumption of bombings in Gaza, resulting in at least 404 deaths and 562 injuries, including many children. The paper notes that the international community, including the UN and governments like Spain’s, has condemned the violence and demanded the restoration of the ceasefire and humanitarian aid.
Entire families wiped out as Israel bombs Gaza’s residential areas
Key Takeaway – Palestinians ‘desperate and scared’, hospitals flooded with ‘mass casualties’ after deadly Israeli strikes.
Al Jazeera highlights the devastating impact on Gaza’s civilian population, noting that entire families have been wiped out and hospitals are overwhelmed with mass casualties. The network emphasises the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region, with many victims still trapped under rubble and a significant number of children among the deceased.
Israel Renews ‘Extensive’ Strikes Across Gaza, Killing at Least 400, Hamas Health Ministry Reports
Key Takeaway – Netanyahu’s move endangers the fate of hostages
Haaretz, an Israeli news outlet, reports that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have resumed extensive airstrikes in Gaza, targeting Hamas leadership and infrastructure. The operation aims to undermine Hamas’ control over Gaza, with Israeli officials stating the action was necessary due to Hamas’ refusal to release hostages and accept ceasefire proposals. The airstrikes have resulted in significant casualties, including civilians, and have raised concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
By massively bombing Gaza, Netanyahu destroys ceasefire with Hamas
Key Takeaway – This was not just a series of strikes. The truce has been well and truly broken.
Le Monde reports that Israeli airstrikes have ended what was set to be two months of ceasefire. It says clinics and hospitals have taken in the dead and wounded – that includes women and children. The people of Gaza had been trying to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, the paper adds. It goes on to say that the “uncertainty is all the greater as no post-war plan has taken shape, be it Palestinian, Arab, American or Israeli.”