Israel has launched renewed military operations in Gaza following the collapse of a temporary ceasefire, which ended after Hamas refused to release additional hostages.
The ceasefire, brokered with international mediation, had allowed for an exchange of hostages and prisoners, as well as the entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged enclave.
However, as negotiations stalled, Israel resumed its offensive, citing Hamas’s failure to meet the agreed-upon conditions.
According to The Times of Israel, the ceasefire, which lasted for seven days, saw Hamas release dozens of Israeli and foreign hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
However, the truce came to an end after Hamas allegedly failed to provide a new list of hostages for release. Israeli officials stated that this breach of the agreement left them with no choice but to resume military operations.
The BBC reports that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) had been preparing for the possibility of renewed fighting, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning that the war would continue until all hostages were freed and Hamas’s military capabilities were dismantled.
The Israeli government claims that Hamas still holds more than 100 hostages, including women, children, and elderly individuals.
Following the ceasefire’s collapse, the IDF launched a wave of airstrikes targeting Hamas positions across Gaza. As per Al Jazeera, explosions were reported in several parts of the enclave, including Gaza City and Khan Younis.
Israeli officials say these strikes are aimed at eliminating Hamas leadership and dismantling underground tunnel networks used by militants.
Meanwhile, CNN notes that the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with hospitals struggling to treat the injured.
The resumed conflict has forced thousands to flee their homes once again, worsening an already dire crisis. The United Nations has called for an immediate return to negotiations to prevent further civilian casualties.
The resumption of hostilities has sparked reactions from global leaders.
The Washington Post reports that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged both sides to resume talks, emphasizing that the protection of civilians must remain a priority.
The European Union also called for de-escalation, while countries such as Qatar and Egypt, which played key roles in brokering the initial ceasefire, have expressed frustration over the renewed violence.
Despite international pressure, Israeli leaders remain firm on their stance that military action will continue until Hamas releases all hostages and its military infrastructure is dismantled. Meanwhile, Hamas has accused Israel of escalating the situation and has vowed to retaliate.
Anyone that believes the “Israel” created in the 1940’s by a group of Ashkenazi Jews (such as the Rothschilds) is the same as the “Israel” mentioned in the Bible is seriously deluded.
What were they called in the Bible? Oh yeah, Israelites.
What are they called in “Israel”? Oh yeah, Israelis.
Gee and golly whiz, there must be a difference there somewhere. I’m thinking the “Jews” are the people Jesus referred to as the “synagogue of Satan” after all. I guess reading that Bible really paid off.