Israeli Airstrikes Resume in Gaza Following Ceasefire Collapse
Renewed violence deepens the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as international efforts push for a truce.
- Israeli airstrikes and ground operations in Gaza have restarted after a two-month ceasefire ended.
- The Gaza Strip, home to over two million people, faces worsening humanitarian conditions according to the United Nations.
- Hamas, classified as a terrorist group by the EU, USA, and Israel, has controlled Gaza since 2007, leading to an Israeli-Egyptian blockade.
- International mediators, including the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar, are engaged in indirect talks to negotiate a renewed ceasefire and address the ongoing hostage crisis.
- Protests continue in Gaza against Hamas and in Israel against Prime Minister Netanyahu, reflecting growing domestic unrest in both regions.