Israel Resumes Military Operations in Gaza, Targets Hamas Leadership
Following the breakdown of cease-fire talks in Qatar, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the resumption of military operations in Gaza, emphasizing the necessity of expanding ground operations to secure the release of hostages. The announcement came during a press briefing at Tel Aviv’s Hakirya military base.
During the seven-day truce, which concluded on Friday, Israel successfully freed 110 hostages, including 24 foreigners. However, with an estimated 135 individuals still held in Gaza, Netanyahu’s decision signals a more aggressive approach, despite international disapproval.
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have intensified airstrikes and naval assaults on Hamas targets in Gaza, aiming to dismantle the group’s military capabilities. Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, IDF Spokesman, confirmed the elimination of Hamas battalion commander Wissam Farhat, who orchestrated the October 7 attack on Kibbutz Nahal Oz and the 2002 Mechinat Atzmona terror attack.
In a preemptive measure, the IDF distributed leaflets in Khan Younis, Gaza’s second-largest city, urging civilians to evacuate. Palestinian security sources verified this development.
Ismael Al-Thawabteh, director of the Hamas-run government’s media office, reported that the Palestinian death toll had reached 15,207 by Saturday afternoon. Al-Thawabteh criticized policies that, he said, hinder humanitarian aid from reaching Gaza.
