Israeli Airstrikes Kill Over 400 in Gaza Return to Conflict

Renewed Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip have resulted in over 400 deaths and more than 660 injuries, reigniting fears of a prolonged conflict after a two-month ceasefire. Gazans, already grappling with uncertainty, described scenes of devastation, with bodies lying in the streets and overwhelmed hospitals struggling to treat the wounded. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that these attacks are just the beginning of military action aimed at pressuring Hamas to release hostages. The strikes have targeted densely populated areas, including schools and shelters, causing panic and chaos among civilians who had begun to feel secure during the ceasefire. In contrast, Hamas condemned the attacks as targeting defenseless civilians and warned that continued fighting could endanger the lives of hostages still held in Gaza. As humanitarian aid has been restricted by Israel, the health system in Gaza faces a critical shortage of medical supplies amidst ongoing violence.