Israel launches major airstrikes on Gaza: 200 reported dead
The Israeli army has launched its largest airstrike on Gaza since the Jan. 19 ceasefire, targeting Hamas positions. At least 200 people, including women and children, have been killed. Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz have ordered strong action in response to Hamas’ refusal to release hostages and reject proposals.
The Israeli army said early Tuesday that it has conducted airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, the largest since a ceasefire with the Palestinian group Hamas took effect on Jan. 19.
"Based on directives from the political echelon, IDF and Shin Bet forces are launching a large-scale attack on Hamas terrorist targets throughout the Gaza Strip," military spokesman Avichay Adraee said on X.
Local media, citing the Palestinian civil emergency service, said at least 200 people have been killed, including women and children.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have instructed the army to take "strong action" against Hamas in Gaza, the Prime Ministry's Office said.
"This follows Hamas' repeated refusal to release our hostages, as well as its rejection of all of the proposals it has received from US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and from the mediators," it said in a statement.
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