On early Tuesday, Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, saying it was striking dozens of Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January.
Palestinian officials reported at least 200 deaths. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he ordered the strikes because of a lack of progress in talks to extend the ceasefire.
Officials said the operation was open-ended and was expected to expand. Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, said the ‘gates of hell will open in Gaza’ if the hostages aren’t released.
He said, “We will not stop fighting until all of our hostages are home and we have achieved all of the war goals”.
Israel notified the Donald Trump administration before launching its latest “extensive strikes” in Gaza, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told media.
She further emphasised that US President Trump had made it clear that groups like Hamas and the Houthis would face serious consequences for their actions against Israel and the US.
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