Israeli Airstrikes Resumed on Gaza, Threatening Ceasefire… Washington Warns, Hamas Accuses, and the Casualty Toll Rises. Watch the Video

18 March 2025, 1:19 AM

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Israel resumed airstrikes on the Gaza Strip early this Tuesday, targeting hundreds of Hamas sites. While the White House warned of the consequences of actions against Israel and the United States, Hamas called on the Arab community to protest, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of using the war to escape his internal political crises. The airstrikes have resulted in over 200 casualties so far, while Netanyahu postponed his court appearance due to the resumption of the war.

The White House: Warning of Consequences

White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt reported that Israel informed the Trump administration about the resumption of airstrikes on Gaza early this Tuesday, recalling President Trump’s clear statements stressing that anyone acting against Israel and the U.S. would pay the price for their actions.

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Israeli Military: A Surprise Attack on Hundreds of Identified Targets

The spokesperson for the Israeli military announced that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet launched a wide-scale attack on Hamas targets in Gaza, based on political directives from Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Defense Minister. The operation, which was conducted unexpectedly, relied on identifying hundreds of new targets during the two-month ceasefire, under the leadership of Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi and Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar.

Hamas: Calls for Protests and Accusations Against Netanyahu for Internal Political Gains

Hamas called on the Arab and Islamic world to protest against the resumption of the war in Gaza. Hamas Political Bureau member, Ezzat al-Rishq, stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resumed the war in Gaza as a means to escape his internal political crises.

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Medical Sources: Over 200 Casualties So Far

Palestinian medical sources reported that the resumption of the war has led to over 200 Palestinian casualties and dozens of injuries in the Strip, noting the difficulty in accurately determining the numbers due to accessibility issues.

The Israeli newspaper Maariv clarified that Netanyahu requested to delay his testimony in court today due to the renewed war in Gaza.