Netanyahu Announces Resumption of Full-Scale Combat in Gaza Einav Zangauker

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Netanyahu Announces Resumption of Full-Scale Combat in Gaza Einav Zangauker, the mother of hostage Matan Zangauker, walks with supporters as soldiers escort them on either side.
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Summary: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that fighting in Gaza has resumed with "full force," marking the largest wave of airstrikes on the region since a ceasefire took effect in January. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, the recent strikes have resulted in over 400 deaths, which Netanyahu describes as "just the beginning." He reiterated his commitment to securing the release of all hostages still held in Gaza, with Israeli officials estimating that 59 individuals are currently in captivity, 24 of whom are believed to be alive. A group representing the families of hostages has accused the Israeli government of essentially abandoning the captives by initiating new attacks, and they have been protesting outside the Knesset.
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Earlier, the Israeli military reported that it was targeting "terrorist sites" across Gaza after attempts to extend the ceasefire collapsed. Hamas has accused Israel of assaulting "defenseless civilians" and stated that mediators should hold Israel accountable for "violating and reversing" their agreement. Media caption: Watch: Netanyahu warns strikes on Gaza are "just the beginning." Live Reporting Edited by Jamie Whitehead, with correspondents Rushdi Abualouf in Cairo and Emir Nader in Jerusalem. More than 400 Casualties Reported in Gaza as Israel Warns This is "Just the Start" Witnesses reported a woman carrying a boy on her shoulders, surrounded by others following her. More than 400 individuals have reportedly died and hundreds more have been injured due to Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Throughout the day, accusations have been exchanged among Israel, Hamas, and the US. In a statement Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed the resumption of military operations in Gaza, labeling the strikes as "just the beginning." Netanyahu stated that Hamas had rejected Israel's proposals during ceasefire negotiations, indicating that talks would continue "under fire."
Hamas, in turn, accused Israel of targeting "defenseless civilians" and held the US responsible for the violence, noting that Israel informed the United States about the strikes before they began. US Ambassador to the UN, Dorothy Shea, placed the blame on Hamas for the escalation, asserting that it had turned down all proposals and deadlines in recent weeks.
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US President Donald Trump has yet to comment on the situation. Meanwhile, families of hostages assembled outside the Knesset, claiming that officials had opted to "give up" on the Israeli hostages still trapped in Gaza by initiating the latest airstrikes. We will pause our live coverage shortly but will return on Wednesday with further updates.

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