What to Know About Israel's Renewed Assault on Gaza
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On Tuesday, Israeli forces executed the largest and deadliest attacks on Gaza since a cease-fire with Hamas was established two months ago. The airstrikes reportedly killed at least 400 Palestinians, raising concerns about whether this marks a new escalation in the ongoing conflict or a strategy to pressure Hamas in cease-fire negotiations. In addition to the casualties, Hamas reported the deaths of five senior officials within their leadership. Amid the bombardment, Israel instructed residents from identified evacuation zones to leave in response to the attacks on various Hamas targets across Gaza.
Israeli forces launched the largest attacks on Gaza since the recent cease-fire, killing hundreds, raising uncertainty about whether it signals a new phase in the conflict.
Reports indicate that at least 400 Palestinians, including children, have been confirmed killed, while Hamas acknowledges the loss of several senior officials in the strikes.
The Israeli military emphasized the need for evacuations in specific areas due to the extensive strikes they were conducting to target Hamas installations.
The situation remains volatile, with the health ministry's figures not differentiating between civilians and combatants, complicating the assessment of civilian casualties.
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