Israel breaks ceasefire: airstrikes and new offensives in the Gaza Strip!
Israel has resumed airstrikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip as pressure mounts on the terrorist organization.
Israel breaks ceasefire: airstrikes and new offensives in the Gaza Strip!
On Tuesday, Israel stepped up airstrikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, breaking a ceasefire in place since January. This massive offensive follows Hamas's refusal to release hostages kidnapped on October 7, 2023. According to the Israeli military, pressure on the terrorist organization is to be increased to free the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip Small newspaper reported. The Israeli government also announced that the military would take “vigorous” action against Hamas to target its military and civilian infrastructure.
The airstrikes focused not only on the military positions, but also on the Hamas leadership. A government official said the offensive was aimed at depriving the organization of the opportunity to rebuild its forces and re-arm itself. At least 404 people, including children, were killed and around 660 others injured in one night, according to Palestinian emergency services. Hamas announced the deaths of several of its officials, including Mohammed al-Jamazi, a member of the Politburo, and Mahmoud Abu Watfa, who was in charge of the police in the Gaza Strip, as Israeli attacks continued, according to information from Hamas ORF emerges.
Military escalation and international reactions
Meanwhile, the Israeli army called on the population in the Gaza Strip to evacuate the border regions in order to ensure their safety. In some areas deemed dangerous, people are expected to flee to known safe havens in western Gaza. Given this critical situation, the US has pledged support to Israel, with President Trump giving Israel the green light for military action. The US National Security Council spokesman confirmed that Hamas bore responsibility for the escalation and had missed the opportunity to secure peace.
Yemen's Houthi militia, also linked to Iran, threatened escalation in response to the Israeli attacks, saying the Palestinian people would not be left alone in this conflict. As a result of these aggressive military moves and international tensions, Israel not only loses access to hostages, but also faces the challenge of maintaining regional stability.