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Netanyahu Vows Escalation as Israel Strikes Gaza Hospitals

Israel's prime minister declares a full-force ground operation to destroy Hamas, while U.S. envoys pursue hostage negotiations in Doha.

A person inspects Nasser Hospital on Tuesday, a part of which was damaged in the aftermath of an Israeli strike, according to hospital officials.
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Palestinians inspect the damage at a U.N. school used as a shelter by displaced residents that was hit by Israeli military strikes, killing more than 15 people, in Jabaliya, northern Gaza Strip, on Monday, May 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
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Overview

  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's intent to launch a large-scale ground operation in Gaza to dismantle Hamas, stating no ceasefire will halt the offensive.
  • Israeli airstrikes targeted hospitals in Khan Younis, claiming to strike Hamas command centers, resulting in civilian casualties, including journalist Hassan Islayeh.
  • Hamas released Edan Alexander, the last known living U.S.-Israeli hostage, after 585 days in captivity, following direct negotiations with U.S. envoys.
  • U.S. Special Envoys Adam Boehler and Steve Witkoff, now in Doha, are working on securing the release of remaining hostages, as Hamas demands a ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, and Israeli withdrawal.
  • Over 52,900 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began, with the humanitarian crisis worsening due to airstrikes and a prolonged blockade.