Israeli Bombardments Escalate in Gaza as Anti-Hamas Protests Emerge

Hamas warns hostage lives are at risk as Netanyahu threatens territorial annexation, while rare protests in Gaza challenge Hamas leadership.

Israeli military operations in Gaza have intensified since the collapse of the ceasefire on March 18, with over 830 Palestinians killed in recent bombardments.
Hamas has cautioned that ongoing Israeli strikes endanger the lives of 58 hostages still held in Gaza, warning against forced rescue attempts.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed to increase military pressure, including threats to annex Gaza territories if hostages are not released.
Rare anti-Hamas protests in Gaza have seen hundreds of residents calling for an end to the war and criticizing Hamas governance, with some demonstrations dispersed by Hamas security forces.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, with aid blockades and destruction of infrastructure leaving the population in dire conditions.