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Israel Resumes Gaza Offensive as Death Toll Surpasses 50,000

Renewed airstrikes target Hamas leadership and infrastructure, intensifying a humanitarian crisis with mass displacement and restricted aid access.

Rescue workers inspect a room at Nasser hospital after it was hit by a targeted Israeli army strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Mohammad Jahjouh)
Displaced Palestinians, who flee from Rafah amidst ongoing Israeli military operations following Israel's renewed offensive in the Gaza Strip, arrive in Khan Younis, Gaza, on Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
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Overview

  • Israeli airstrikes killed senior Hamas leader Salah al-Bardaweel and his wife in Khan Younis, as well as Ismail Barhoum in a hospital strike in southern Gaza.
  • The Palestinian death toll has exceeded 50,000 since the conflict began, with women and children making up a significant portion of the casualties.
  • Israel has issued new evacuation orders in southern Gaza, forcing thousands to flee under dangerous conditions, while ground operations intensify in Rafah and Khan Younis.
  • The humanitarian crisis worsens as aid blockades continue, with UN officials warning of a looming hunger crisis and widespread deprivation.
  • The collapse of the January ceasefire has led to renewed hostilities, with Hamas accusing Israel of violations and expressing willingness to negotiate a new truce.