Israel Resumes Gaza Offensive, Ending Fragile Ceasefire

Over 400 dead as Israeli airstrikes target Hamas leadership and infrastructure following stalled hostage negotiations.

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, the most intense since January, have killed at least 413 people, including many women and children, according to Palestinian health officials.
The strikes were launched after Hamas refused to release hostages or accept mediation proposals, according to Israeli government statements.
Key Hamas leaders, including Essam al-Dalis and Mahmoud Abou Watfa, were killed in the strikes, which also targeted infrastructure to weaken Hamas's operational capacity.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the military campaign will continue 'as long as necessary' to secure hostages and counter Hamas.
The international community, including the UN and multiple nations, has condemned the violence and called for an immediate ceasefire to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.