Israel Launches Airstrikes in Gaza

Israel will, from now on, act against Hamas with increasing military strength.

The office of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after launching airstrikes in Gaza on Tuesday. This marks the heaviest attack since Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire deal in January.

Why It Matters: Israel launched airstrikes in Gaza, citing terrorist group Hamas’ refusal to free the remaining hostages. According to the Ministry of Health, run in Gaza by Hamas, the attack killed more than 400 Palestinians. While the ceasefire was already uncertain, the path forward is now in question.

• The White House said they were consulted concerning the strikes and they support Israel’s actions.
• A top Hamas official said the airstrikes amount to a “death sentence” for the remaining hostages.
• Since the attack early on Tuesday, Hamas have not carried out retaliatory attacks. The war lasted 17 months prior to the January ceasefire.
• According to The Associated Press, Hamas still has 59 hostages, 35 of whom are believed to be dead.

Read More: Israeli strikes across Gaza kill more than 400 Palestinians and shatter ceasefire with Hamas (The Associated Press)