Israeli forces executed a large-scale strike in Gaza, the first major military action since the cease-fire with Hamas approximately two months ago. The Israeli Defense Forces announced strikes targeting Hamas terror operations, and while this was a significant escalation, smaller airstrikes have occurred since the cease-fire began, reportedly resulting in civilian casualties. Talks for a sustainable cease-fire are ongoing but remain hindered by deep-seated divisions between the parties, with mediation efforts from the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt showing limited effectiveness. The conflict has its roots in the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, which escalated the violence.
Israeli forces launched a large-scale strike in Gaza early Tuesday, marking the first major attack since the cease-fire with Hamas took effect roughly two months ago.
The Israeli Defense Forces reported extensive strikes on terror targets belonging to Hamas, claiming to address ongoing military operations that Hamas alleges violate the cease-fire.
Despite ongoing negotiations for a permanent cease-fire, mediators have struggled to make progress amid entrenched disagreements between Israel and Hamas, complicating the path to peace.
The long-standing conflict resurfaced with the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack, which initiated the most recent hostilities that sought a resolution through dialogue but saw little success.
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