An Israeli air strike has killed prominent Hamas leader Salah al-Bardaweel, intensifying the ongoing conflict in Gaza after the recent collapse of a ceasefire agreement.
Israeli Air Strike Claims Life of Senior Hamas Leader in Gaza
Israeli Air Strike Claims Life of Senior Hamas Leader in Gaza
Escalation of Conflict: Israel Resumes Military Operations in Gaza Following Breakdown of Ceasefire
In the latest developments from Gaza, an Israeli air strike targeted the southern city of Khan Younis, leading to the death of Salah al-Bardaweel, a notable political figure within Hamas, and reportedly his wife as well. This information was confirmed by a Hamas official speaking to the BBC early Sunday. Israeli officials, however, did not provide an immediate response to the incident.
Following a two-month ceasefire that commenced on January 19, Israel has reactivated its military operations in the region citing ongoing tensions with Hamas. The ceasefire, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, has ended amid accusations and counter-accusations from both sides. Hamas has claimed that Israel is culpable for breaching the ceasefire.
In related reports, a Hamas health ministry official noted that at least 32 Palestinians were killed in various regions of Gaza over the past 24 hours. The resurgence of hostilities comes in the wake of an unexpected and deadly cross-border attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, which resulted in approximately 1,200 Israeli casualties and the taking of over 251 hostages.
Since that attack, the humanitarian toll has been immense, with current estimates from the Hamas-run health ministry indicating more than 49,500 Palestinians have lost their lives, alongside extensive destruction to homes and essential infrastructure throughout the Gaza Strip. As the situation continues to evolve, questions loom large about the future of peace negotiations and the potential for further escalation in the region.
Following a two-month ceasefire that commenced on January 19, Israel has reactivated its military operations in the region citing ongoing tensions with Hamas. The ceasefire, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, has ended amid accusations and counter-accusations from both sides. Hamas has claimed that Israel is culpable for breaching the ceasefire.
In related reports, a Hamas health ministry official noted that at least 32 Palestinians were killed in various regions of Gaza over the past 24 hours. The resurgence of hostilities comes in the wake of an unexpected and deadly cross-border attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, which resulted in approximately 1,200 Israeli casualties and the taking of over 251 hostages.
Since that attack, the humanitarian toll has been immense, with current estimates from the Hamas-run health ministry indicating more than 49,500 Palestinians have lost their lives, alongside extensive destruction to homes and essential infrastructure throughout the Gaza Strip. As the situation continues to evolve, questions loom large about the future of peace negotiations and the potential for further escalation in the region.
