Israel Continues Assault on Gaza, Hamas Withdraws from Truce Talks
Israel launched a relentless attack on the Gaza Strip on Monday, with airstrikes, naval bombardments, and ground assaults escalating the conflict. Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, announced it was pulling out of ceasefire talks amid the ongoing violence.
Reports from Gaza City described shells raining down on residential neighborhoods, resulting in casualties including children. Israeli airstrikes also targeted areas in central and southern Gaza, with the military claiming to have killed militants in their raids.
The situation grew more dire as hopes for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal dwindled. Hamas cited Israeli aggression, including an airstrike targeting a senior Hamas leader that killed 92 people, as reasons for halting negotiations.
The conflict, which began with Hamas’s attack on Israel in October, has led to thousands of casualties and widespread destruction in Gaza. The toll on civilians, especially children and women, has sparked international condemnation and calls for immediate mediation to end the bloodshed.
Despite efforts by mediators like Qatar, Egypt, and the US, a resolution to the conflict remains elusive as both sides continue to suffer devastating consequences.