Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:17am on 18 Mar 2025,Tuesday International
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have reportedly killed Mahmoud Abu Wafah, Hamas’ deputy interior minister and the highest-ranking security official in the territory. The overnight strikes, the most extensive since the January 19 ceasefire, have left at least 220 people dead, including women and children, according to Gaza’s health ministry. Talks to extend the ceasefire have failed, leading to renewed hostilities. Images from Gaza City show mourners gathering at hospitals as casualties rise. The Israeli military has described the operation as targeting Hamas infrastructure. The attack raises concerns over further escalation in the region as diplomatic efforts stall.
