In a dramatic turn of events, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Gaza ceasefire talks will now take place "only under fire." During a televised address, he announced that Israel has returned to fighting with full force, stating, "From now on, Israel will act against Hamas with increasing intensity."
According to Netanyahu, the renewed assault is a response to Hamas rejecting proposals to extend the ceasefire and secure additional hostage releases. He underscored that military pressure is essential to bring hostages home, dismissing media suggestions that the operation was aimed at his political survival.
Military sources reported that on Tuesday, Israeli forces launched about 80 airstrikes across the Gaza Strip in just 10 minutes, resulting in over 400 casualties so far. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar emphasized that this is not a one-day operation, noting that key figures in Washington were informed and supportive of the decision, which had been in the works for several days.
Offering further insight, Professor Niu Xinchun from the China-Arab Research Institute of Ningxia University suggested that this strike, aimed at eliminating Hamas, may trigger wider regional instability, potentially impacting the situation in the Red Sea. As tensions continue to mount in the Middle East, this bold move signals a new chapter in the ongoing conflict. 🔥
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as the situation remains volatile and unpredictable.
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Netanyahu: Gaza ceasefire talks to continue 'only under fire'
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