Israel launched a wave of airstrikes throughout the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, saying it was putting dozens of Hamas targets in its heaviest assault on the territory since a ceasefire took impact in January.
Hospitals reported greater than 320 individuals killed, together with girls and youngsters.
The shock assault shattered a interval of relative calm through the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and raised the prospect of a full return to preventing in a 17-month conflict that has killed tens of hundreds of Palestinians and brought about widespread destruction throughout Gaza.
WHAT TO KNOW
- Hostages: The assault raises questions in regards to the destiny of the roughly two dozen Israeli hostages held by Hamas who’re believed to nonetheless be alive.
- Israel’s place: Netanyahu mentioned he ordered the strikes due to an absence of progress in talks to increase the ceasefire.
- Hamas’ place: The militant group accused Netanyahu of upending the ceasefire settlement and exposing Israeli hostages “to an unknown destiny.”
- Energy battle: Netanyahu’s push to fireside Israel’s home safety chief has sparked an uproar within the nation.
- Unique: US and Israel look to Africa for transferring Palestinians uprooted from Gaza