**Renewed Violence: Israel Resumes Strikes on Gaza Amid Tensions**

Wed Mar 19 2025 00:47:24 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
**Renewed Violence: Israel Resumes Strikes on Gaza Amid Tensions**

Escalation in conflict raises serious concerns for remaining hostages and civilian safety.


The recent airstrikes in Gaza have heightened fears of a prolonged war as negotiations falter.

March 18, 2025, 6:41 a.m. ET — Israel has executed a series of significant airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, marking a drastic shift from the calm that characterized the previous two months of a fragile cease-fire with Hamas. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, the attacks have resulted in over 400 casualties, igniting fears of a resurgence in full-scale conflict as negotiations between the two sides have reached an impasse.

Just after 2 a.m. local time, Israeli military forces announced they were targeting Hamas positions, hitting multiple locations without distinction between combatants and civilians, as detailed by Gaza health officials. Amidst the chaos, citizens reported being jolted awake by the strikes, which some claimed mirrored the initial days of war. The airstrikes come after failed attempts to extend the cease-fire that had paused battles since January.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration stated the military operation was a response to Hamas's repeated refusals to negotiate the release of remaining Israeli hostages, cautioning that military action against Hamas would intensify if progress was not made. A White House spokesperson confirmed that the Israeli government consulted the U.S. prior to initiating the attacks.

In response, Hamas has labeled Israel's actions as a “breach of the cease-fire,” emphasizing the risks posed to hostages trapped in Gaza. Voices in Israel are divided, with some citizens horrified by the strikes and others viewing them as a necessary step to eliminate Hamas's influence in the region.

The continued violence threatens the already unstable humanitarian situation in Gaza, where hospitals are struggling under the weight of additional casualties and ongoing recovery efforts. Meanwhile, evacuation orders have been issued to residents near the border and aid supplies halted, further exacerbating the crisis as people grapple with fear and uncertainty about their futures amidst mounting tensions.

The situation remains fluid, with both sides waiting to see if hostilities will escalate further or if there will be any movement toward a renewed negotiation that would address the continued plight of hostages and civilian populations caught in the crossfire.

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