Israel Resumes Airstrikes on Hamas in Gaza After Ceasefire Talks Collapse; Over 100 Reported Dead

Israeli forces launch extensive strikes across Gaza as ceasefire negotiations stall; Netanyahu vows intensified military action

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strikes | X/@Agyaat366402

Tel Aviv: The Israeli military launched extensive airstrikes on Gaza on Tuesday, targeting Hamas positions as ceasefire negotiations broke down. According to reports, the offensive has resulted in over 100 casualties.

"In accordance with the political leadership, the IDF and ISA are currently conducting widespread strikes on Hamas terror targets in Gaza," the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated in a post on X.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strikes, citing stalled ceasefire talks. Officials confirmed that the operation is open-ended and likely to expand in the coming days.

"From now on, Israel will escalate military action against Hamas," Netanyahu’s office said, as reported by The Associated Press.

The strikes took place during the holy month of Ramadan, intensifying concerns over civilian casualties. Netanyahu emphasized that the military action aims to achieve Israel's war objectives, including securing the release of all Israeli hostages, both living and deceased.

The decision to resume airstrikes followed an IDF proposal over the weekend, which received approval from the political leadership. The truce negotiations reportedly faltered as Israel sought an extension of the first phase of the ceasefire, while Hamas insisted on moving to the second phase, which involved releasing more hostages.

Since the war began in October 2023, following Hamas' deadly attack on Israel on October 7, over 48,000 Palestinians have reportedly lost their lives in the conflict.