Israel Expands Gaza Offensive, Threatens Annexation Over Hostages

Military operations intensify as over 500 civilians are reported dead, with international calls for a ceasefire growing louder.

• Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the seizure of additional Gaza territory, threatening annexation if Hamas does not release 58 hostages.
• Renewed Israeli airstrikes and ground operations have resulted in over 520 civilian deaths, including at least 195 children, since the ceasefire collapsed on March 18.
• The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, with aid blocked, mass displacement reported, and critical infrastructure heavily damaged.
• Hamas continues retaliatory rocket attacks, targeting Israeli cities, while international actors, including France, Germany, and the UK, call for an immediate ceasefire.
• Israeli President Isaac Herzog has expressed concerns over the resumption of combat, emphasizing risks to national unity and the safety of hostages.

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