Israeli Strikes Intensify as Gaza Faces Protests Against Hamas
Israel escalates military operations to pressure Hamas for hostage release, while rare anti-Hamas protests emerge in Gaza despite violent crackdowns.
- Israeli military operations in Gaza have killed over 830 Palestinians since the ceasefire collapsed on March 18, raising the total death toll in Gaza to over 50,000.
- Hamas warns that ongoing Israeli bombardments endanger the lives of 58 remaining hostages, with 34 hostages already confirmed dead.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu has threatened further territorial seizures in Gaza if Hamas does not release the hostages.
- Hundreds of Palestinians have protested against Hamas in Gaza, calling for an end to the war and the group's departure from power, despite violent crackdowns by Hamas security forces.
- The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, with aid blockages and mass displacement, as international calls for a ceasefire grow louder.