Israeli Airstrikes Claim 25 Lives in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Violation
In a devastating breach of the recent ceasefire, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 25 people in Gaza, reigniting violence in the besieged enclave. The attacks targeted residential areas and a UN shelter, sparking global outrage and casting doubt on the truce’s survival.
Ceasefire Collapses: Strikes Hit Civilian Areas
The Egypt- and Qatar-brokered ceasefire, intended to halt weeks of deadly conflict, collapsed as Israeli forces launched strikes across Gaza. Eyewitnesses reported bombs hitting a crowded marketplace and a UN-run facility, leaving families trapped under rubble.
“We thought the war was over, but the bombs kept falling,” said Ahmed Al-Masri, a Rafah resident who lost family members. “Nowhere is safe.”
Global Condemnation Mounts
The United Nations and multiple nations condemned the strikes, with UN Chief António Guterres calling for an immediate investigation: “This violates international law and humanitarian principles.” The EU and Arab states, including Egypt and Jordan, demanded Israel uphold the ceasefire, while the U.S. urged “restraint on all sides.”
Israel Defends Strikes, Blames Hamas
The IDF justified the attacks, citing rocket fire from Hamas earlier that day. “We acted in self-defense,” said Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus. Hamas denied responsibility, accusing Israel of using “false pretexts” to continue aggression. Independent verification remains unclear.
Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
Hospitals, already strained, faced new casualties amid severe shortages of medical supplies and electricity. “We’re operating in the dark,” said Dr. Majed Abu Ramadan at Al-Shifa Hospital. “How many more must die?”
Will the Ceasefire Be Restored?
With diplomacy faltering, fears of renewed full-scale war grow. Analysts warn that without urgent global intervention, Gaza may face another prolonged conflict, leaving civilians in perpetual danger.
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