Gaza Ceasefire Ends as Air Strikes Resume, Over 200 Casualties Reported
Hamas condemned the strikes as a violation of the ceasefire agreement
JERUSALEM – The ceasefire in Gaza officially ended on Tuesday as Israeli airstrikes resumed, resulting in over 200 casualties. According to the Hamas-run ministry, at least 220 Palestinians were killed in the attacks, while the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed the strikes targeted “terrorist” elements linked to Palestinian resistance groups.
The airstrikes targeted Gaza City, Rafah, and Khan Younis during the Sehri time in the holy month of Ramadan, marking one of the deadliest escalations since the fragile ceasefire collapsed two months ago. Among the casualties were Gaza’s deputy interior minister and a top Hamas security official.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the military action, citing Hamas’s refusal to release Israeli hostages as a key factor behind the resumption of the strikes. He confirmed that Israel would continue its military campaign against Hamas with increased intensity.
In response, Hamas condemned the strikes as a violation of the ceasefire agreement, accusing Israel of jeopardizing the safety of remaining hostages. While Hamas has not yet declared a full-scale resumption of conflict, it called for international intervention to prevent further escalation.
The resumption of violence follows the failure of negotiations to extend the temporary truce, which had been in place since March 1, 2025. Despite U.S. proposals to extend the ceasefire until mid-April to facilitate further hostage exchanges, disagreements between Israel and Hamas on the terms led to the collapse of talks.
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As the situation continues to worsen, global calls for an immediate ceasefire and renewed diplomatic efforts are intensifying.
US Government Briefed Before Gaza Airstrikes
The White House confirmed that the U.S. government was consulted by Israel before its deadly airstrikes on Gaza. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the Trump administration was briefed in advance of the attacks, which have been described as one of the deadliest since the January 19 ceasefire expired.
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