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Israel has launched a massive air strike campaign in southern Gaza, killing at least 21 Palestinians and halting humanitarian aid from entering the besieged territory. The strikes came as both Israel and Hamas claimed each other had breached the fragile ceasefire agreement brokered by the US.
The Israeli military said it was acting to prevent what it described as an imminent attack by Hamas fighters in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza that is considered a "red zone" under Israeli control. However, Hamas's armed wing denied any plans for an attack and accused Israel of using the claims as a pretext to escalate violence.
The situation on the ground has become increasingly volatile, with reports of multiple civilian casualties and widespread fear among Palestinians. Humanitarian aid, which was meant to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the conflict, is now being held up at the borders due to the Israeli decision to halt it.
The US State Department had claimed that Hamas would soon breach the ceasefire agreement, but its allegations were rejected by the Palestinian group. Instead, Hamas accused Israel of supporting armed groups operating in Israeli-controlled areas and called on Washington to pressure Israel to stop these activities.
As tensions escalate, Israeli politicians are calling for a return to military action against Hamas, despite warnings from analysts that the fragile ceasefire is at risk of collapse. The situation remains dire, with many Palestinians fearing that they will be caught in the crossfire once again.
The Israeli military said it was acting to prevent what it described as an imminent attack by Hamas fighters in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza that is considered a "red zone" under Israeli control. However, Hamas's armed wing denied any plans for an attack and accused Israel of using the claims as a pretext to escalate violence.
The situation on the ground has become increasingly volatile, with reports of multiple civilian casualties and widespread fear among Palestinians. Humanitarian aid, which was meant to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the conflict, is now being held up at the borders due to the Israeli decision to halt it.
The US State Department had claimed that Hamas would soon breach the ceasefire agreement, but its allegations were rejected by the Palestinian group. Instead, Hamas accused Israel of supporting armed groups operating in Israeli-controlled areas and called on Washington to pressure Israel to stop these activities.
As tensions escalate, Israeli politicians are calling for a return to military action against Hamas, despite warnings from analysts that the fragile ceasefire is at risk of collapse. The situation remains dire, with many Palestinians fearing that they will be caught in the crossfire once again.