The strikes could jeopardize ongoing negotiations for a lasting peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, as both sides continue to grapple with deep-seated divisions.
Israel Resumes Airstrikes in Gaza: Tensions Rise After Cease-Fire
Israel Resumes Airstrikes in Gaza: Tensions Rise After Cease-Fire
The Israeli military has initiated extensive strikes on Gaza, marking a significant escalation in tensions after a two-month cease-fire with Hamas.
Israeli forces launched a significant military operation in Gaza early Tuesday, marking the first major airstrikes since a cease-fire with Hamas took effect roughly two months ago. The Israeli Defense Forces announced the operation just before 2:30 a.m. via Telegram, stating it was “conducting extensive strikes on terror targets belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip,” and promised further details would be forthcoming.
Since the cease-fire took hold in mid-January, Israel has conducted a series of smaller strikes on Gaza, leading Hamas to report that these actions have resulted in the deaths of over 150 individuals, including civilian casualties. Hamas has accused Israel of breaching the cease-fire agreement by persisting in military actions despite the truce.
Both Israel and Hamas are expected to be in negotiations regarding the next steps in the cease-fire agreement, aiming for a permanent resolution to the conflict that escalated following the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. However, efforts from mediators, including the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, have seen limited progress due to fundamental disagreements between the parties involved.
This situation remains fluid, and developments will unfold as the story progresses. Yan Zhuang is a Times reporter in Seoul focusing on breaking news related to international conflicts.
Since the cease-fire took hold in mid-January, Israel has conducted a series of smaller strikes on Gaza, leading Hamas to report that these actions have resulted in the deaths of over 150 individuals, including civilian casualties. Hamas has accused Israel of breaching the cease-fire agreement by persisting in military actions despite the truce.
Both Israel and Hamas are expected to be in negotiations regarding the next steps in the cease-fire agreement, aiming for a permanent resolution to the conflict that escalated following the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. However, efforts from mediators, including the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, have seen limited progress due to fundamental disagreements between the parties involved.
This situation remains fluid, and developments will unfold as the story progresses. Yan Zhuang is a Times reporter in Seoul focusing on breaking news related to international conflicts.
