Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 02:34am on 20 Mar 2025,Thursday International
On March 18, 2025, Israel resumed heavy airstrikes across Gaza following the breakdown of ceasefire negotiations with Hamas. The attacks, among the deadliest since the war began, killed over 400 Palestinians, including 130 children, according to Gaza’s health ministry. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the strikes "only the beginning," vowing continued military action until Hamas is dismantled. The UN Security Council convened an emergency session, warning of catastrophic humanitarian conditions as Israel blocked aid. Hamas accused Israel of using hostages as leverage, while international leaders called for immediate de-escalation to prevent further bloodshed.
