Hamas Warns Israeli Bombardments Threaten Hostages as Netanyahu Vows Escalation
Israeli military operations in Gaza have killed 830 Palestinians since March 18, while protests against Hamas governance emerge in the enclave.
- The Hamas government in Gaza reports 830 deaths, including women and children, since Israeli military operations resumed on March 18, marking a severe escalation in the conflict.
- Hamas has warned that continued Israeli airstrikes endanger the lives of the 58 Israeli hostages still held in Gaza, 34 of whom are confirmed dead according to Israeli authorities.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened further military escalation, including territorial seizures, if Hamas does not release the hostages.
- Protests against Hamas governance have erupted in Gaza, with demonstrators calling for an end to the war and criticizing Hamas' leadership.
- The conflict has expanded regionally, with Israeli airstrikes reported in Syria and Lebanon, raising international concerns about broader instability.