Israel Threatens Gaza Land Seizures as Hamas Warns of Hostage Risks

Escalating violence follows the collapse of a ceasefire, with protests against Hamas governance and a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged intensified military actions, including potential territorial annexations, if Hamas does not release the remaining 58 hostages.
Hamas has warned that ongoing Israeli bombardments and rescue attempts could endanger the lives of hostages held in Gaza.
Over 50,000 people have been killed in Gaza since October 2023, including 830 deaths reported since the ceasefire ended on March 18, 2025.
Protests against Hamas erupted in Gaza, with demonstrators in Beit Lahia demanding an end to the war and calling for Hamas to relinquish power.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has worsened significantly, with severe shortages of aid and infrastructure destruction following the resumption of Israeli military operations.