Overview
- 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.