Israel Launches a New Offensive in Gaza
Briefly

With the two-month ceasefire in Gaza officially concluded, Israel has resumed airstrikes, resulting in significant casualties, including five Hamas officials and a large number of civilians. The Israeli military has also initiated ground operations in previously vacated areas of Gaza, indicating a definitive shift back to conflict. The Israeli government seeks to negotiate a new ceasefire deal contingent on the release of more hostages, yet public sentiment in Israel shows significant opposition to the reescalation of warfare, signaling deep divisions within the country as violence reignites.
The two month ceasefire in Gaza has come to an end with Israel conducting airstrikes, killing five Hamas officials along with over 400 others, including many children.
The Israeli military has also restarted ground operations in Gaza, sending troops back to areas they had withdrawn from.
They say they want Hamas to agree to a new ceasefire deal and release more hostages, but many Israelis are opposed to this return to war.
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