Israel Intensifies Military Campaign Against Gaza as Humanitarian Crisis Escalates
Recent Israeli strikes have killed 59 in Gaza amid escalating military efforts against Hamas, with humanitarian conditions worsening and hostages under threat.
Gaza is on the brink of catastrophe after two months of a total blockade by Israel, aid workers say, with many families down to one meal a day.
The Guardian·8d·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.Leans LeftThis outlet slightly leans left.Any escalation of fighting would likely drive up the death toll.
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 59 as Israel prepares to ramp up its offensive
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The intensified attacks are compounded by an Israeli blockade on essential supplies since March 2, leaving the enclave deprived of fuel items and food, including a worsening shortage of flour.
Israeli attacks kill at least 31 as Gaza blockade accelerates starvation
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Israeli Strikes across Gaza Kill More than 40 People as Israel Prepares to Ramp up Its Offensive
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If implemented, the move would vastly expand Israel's operations there and have already drawn fierce international opposition.
Trump says less than 2 dozen hostages believed to be alive in Gaza
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The president’s comments came as Israel approved plans on Monday to seize the Gaza Strip and to stay in the Palestinian territory for an unspecified amount of time, in a bid to recover the hostages and try to fulfill its war aims of destroying Hamas.
Trump says only 21 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza now believed to be alive
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For Netanyahu, that means political security – taking Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s repeated threats to leave the government and force new elections off the table, keeping him in the prime minister’s office.
Netanyahu chooses war – and his political survival – as Israelis demand hostage deal
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Palestinians are exhausted and hopeless, pummeled by 19 months of heavy bombing.
An Israeli plan to seize the Gaza Strip is met with alarm
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Without a viable Palestinian alternative to Hamas, the plan risks embedding Israel in a hostile quagmire.
‘Capturing’ Gaza could backfire spectacularly
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Summary
Israel's military escalates operations in Gaza, claiming 59 lives in recent strikes, including on schools. Right-wing government plans involve seizing and occupying more territory, raising humanitarian concerns. US President Trump states only 21 out of 59 hostages are alive, while the situation for civilians deteriorates under an ongoing blockade causing severe food shortages. An international push for ceasefire talks is hindered by deep divisions between Israel and Hamas as the conflict enters its 20th month.
Perspectives
President Trump stated that three more hostages held by Hamas have died, reducing the number of living hostages to 21, which raises concerns about the effectiveness of the ongoing military operations.
Israel's plans to seize control of the Gaza Strip have been approved as part of a strategy to recover hostages and eliminate Hamas, but this approach may encounter significant international backlash.
The recent updates about hostages reflect the high stakes involved in the conflict, highlighting the urgency for both humanitarian efforts and military objectives.
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