Israel conducted extensive airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, resulting in over 400 Palestinian deaths, including many women and children, and hundreds of injuries.
This action effectively ended a ceasefire that had been in place since January, raising concerns about a potential escalation of the 17-month-long conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the attacks aimed to "achieve war objectives," citing Hamas's repeated refusal to release Israeli hostages as a justification for the strikes.
In response, Hamas condemned the bombings as a "blatant violation of humanitarian norms" and warned that the safety of Israeli hostages could be compromised.
The international community has widely condemned the Israeli airstrikes. The United Nations and countries including Egypt, Kuwait, France, and Turkey have called for an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The United States, however, has backed Israel's decision, attributing the renewed hostilities to Hamas's action.
The airstrikes have exacerbated Gaza's humanitarian crisis, with significant civilian casualties and extensive infrastructure damage reported. The situation remains volatile, with fears of further escalation and regional destabilization.
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