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Article Published on: 18TH MAR 2025 | www.demodemagazine.com
Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Gaza early Tuesday, marking the heaviest assault since a ceasefire took effect in January. The attacks, ordered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, targeted Hamas sites due to stalled negotiations over extending the truce. Palestinian officials reported at least 200 deaths, with explosions and chaos seen across the territory.
Hamas condemned the strikes, calling them an “unprovoked escalation,” while Israel warned that further military action would continue until all hostages were released. The White House backed Israel, blaming Hamas for rejecting terms that could have prolonged the ceasefire.
The renewed violence shattered the relative calm of Ramadan and raised concerns about the fate of Israeli hostages. Gaza’s civil defense agency struggled with rescue operations as multiple areas were hit simultaneously. The initial ceasefire had facilitated hostage exchanges, but with talks stalled, the prospect of a full-scale war looms once again.