Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:08pm on 18 Mar 2025,Tuesday International
Israel is carrying out "extensive" airstrikes across Gaza after ceasefire talks collapsed, with Hamas’ health ministry reporting over 400 deaths. The Israeli military says it is targeting Hamas, accusing the group of rejecting proposals to extend the ceasefire and refusing to release hostages. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to "act against Hamas with increasing military strength." Hamas condemned the attacks, calling them assaults on "defenceless civilians," and urged mediators to hold Israel responsible. Israel claims 59 hostages remain in Gaza, with up to 24 alive. A hostage family group accused the government of abandoning captives by resuming attacks.
