However, last week, Israel ended the ceasefire and launched airstrikes in Gaza after negotiations over the release of the remaining hostages reached an impasse.
Israeli ground forces are also again pushing into Gaza.
“Hamas is responsible for this war,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on March 18. “It invaded our towns, murdered our people, raped our women, and kidnapped our loved ones. Hamas refused offer after offer to release our hostages.”
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“While Israel accepted the offer of President Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, Hamas flatly refused to do so,” Netanyahu said. “This is why I authorized yesterday the renewal of military action against Hamas.”
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