Israel breaks the high fire with new attacks in Gaza that leave more than 300 dead

Chijioke Obinna

Israel breaks the high fire with new attacks in Gaza that leave more than 300 dead

The government of Israel resumed in the early hours of this Tuesday the war in Loop with the greater attack since the beginning of the truce two months ago and that supposes the de facto rupture of Alto El Fuego, which took place in several points of the enclave and has caused at least 340 dead.

“A large number of dead has not been able to reach hospitals So far due to the difficult humanitarian situation on the field and the stoppage of the transport sector due to the lack of fuel in all the provinces of the Gaza Strip, “the Government denounced, referring to the shortage of fuel in the enclave, which worsened when Israel began to fully block the access of aid at the beginning of the month.

After two in the morning local time, the prime minister’s office, Benjamín Netanyahuhe reported that there was Ordered to the Army to act “vigorously against the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip.”

The Netanyahu office justified the attack on “repeated negative” of Hamas to free the hostages that are still in their possession Since he rejected the United States proposals to extend the first phase, instead of moving on to the second and ending the war, as initially agreed.

A quarter of an hour later, in another statement, the army said they were carrying out “broad attacks against terrorist objectives belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip. “

The bombings, aimed at numerous points of the enclave, impacted, among others, schools that housed refugees and humanitarian areascausing victims in Jan Yunisin southern Gaza; as well as in Nuseirat and Al-Bureijin the center; and in Jabalia and Ciudad de Gazain the north, according to the information and images reported by Palestinian media.

The dead number, according to the information of these media by citing the Gaza government, They exceed 244, which include babies, children and women.

The body of Civil defense The enclave indicated that its workers had difficulty operating in the sector, because multiple points were attacked simultaneously.

Coinciding with the operation, the Israeli army announced a Change in security measures in Israeli border areas near the Gaza Stripmoving from “complete activity” to “limited activity”, which implies the suspension of school activities.

BIRTH TO THE NEGOTIATION

Once the attack was initiated, the Islamist group Hamas accused Netanyahu of “torpedo” the agreement for the cessation of fire and the release of hostages, whose Second phase was in the process of negotiation after 58 days of truceand warned that it endangers the kidnapped.

“Netanyahu and his extremist government are taking the Decision to revoke the agreement of Alto El Fuego, exposing the prisoners in Gaza to an unknown destiny“The Islamist group wrote in a statement published on social networks.

Hamas told Netanyahu to be “fully responsible for the repercussions of the treacherous aggression on Gazaabout helpless civilians. “

The former Israeli National Security Minister and leader of the Jewish Power Power Party, Itamar Ben Gvir -What abandoned the coalition government in protest of the signing of the truce-, expressed its support for the government’s decision to return to the war in Gaza.

“This is the correct, moral, ethical and more justified step, to destroy the Hamas terrorist organization and return to our hostages“He said in a message on Network X.

The US states that Israel consulted before resuming attacks

The attack occurs After the Israeli government confirmed that a negotiating team had returned from Egypt Shortly after traveling to that country to continue with the negotiations of Alto El Fuego.

“The delegation is prepared to leave for more negotiations once there are more updates from mediating countries“The spokesman for the Office of the Prime Minister for Foreign Media, David Mencer, said on Monday.

After the attacks, The White House said Israel consulted him before resuming them.

Pressure in the streets of Israel

This happens while Dozens of people have been carrying out a camp in Tel Aviv for more than a weekin the face of the main entrance of the Kirya – headquarters of the Army and the Ministry of Defense – to demand that the Government progress in the second phase of the agreement with Hamas for the release of the kidnapped who remain in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

In addition, just Tuesday, civil and military organizations called protests in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv against Netanyahu’s decision of dismiss the Director of the Internal Intelligence Service (Shin Bet), Ronen Barwhich aroused the criticisms of the opposition and the State Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, who warned of his illegality and the conflict of interest that he can assume.

The Executive’s vote to dismiss Bar was scheduled for this Wednesday, but Israeli media reported this Monday night that it would finally be held today, without being known if this will happen since, as Israeli media warn, attacks in Gaza are coordinated between the army and Bet Sin.

The Shin Bet is currently investigating – after the Attorney General ordered – several ex -mars and spokesmen of the Netanyahu office for the scandal of the ‘Catargate‘, that splashes them with alleged financial links with this country of the Gulf.

According to Israeli media, the defense of the prime minister requested the suspension of the audience scheduled for this Tuesday in cases of corruption that faces.

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.