Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have led to the deaths of over 400 Palestinians and left hundreds more wounded, marking a devastating escalation in the ongoing conflict. The attacks, which have hit densely populated areas including Gaza City and Khan Younis, come after the collapse of a fragile two-month ceasefire. Hospitals and emergency services in Gaza are reportedly overwhelmed, with medical supplies running dangerously low.
The Israeli government has justified the renewed military operation by citing Hamas’s failure to release remaining hostages as agreed in previous negotiations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to intensify strikes, emphasizing that military action will continue until Hamas is “eliminated.” The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have claimed their strikes target militant infrastructure, but reports from within Gaza indicate that residential buildings, refugee camps, and even medical facilities have been severely damaged.
International condemnation has been swift. Egypt and Turkey have called the strikes “excessive and indiscriminate,” while the United Nations has urgently appealed for a renewed ceasefire and humanitarian assistance for civilians caught in the conflict. Aid organizations warn that Gaza’s already dire humanitarian situation is deteriorating rapidly, with food, water, and medical resources becoming increasingly scarce.
The collapse of the ceasefire has sparked renewed fears of a prolonged and intensified war. Israel accuses Hamas of violating the truce with sporadic rocket fire, while Palestinian officials argue that Israel failed to uphold its commitments in the negotiations. As both sides harden their positions, calls for restraint and diplomacy are growing, but so far, efforts to restore peace have faltered.
