Israel conducts numerous airstrikes on Gaza while truce efforts persist. : Analysis

Israel has continued its attacks on Gaza for a second day after the seven-day truce with Hamas expired. Talks are underway with the mediation of Qatar and Egypt to renew the pause in hostilities. The city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza has been heavily bombarded, causing the displacement of thousands of civilians. The Hamas-run Ministry of Health reported over 190 deaths and hundreds of injuries due to the renewed Israeli bombardment. Israel has stated that it struck over 400 targets in Gaza, urging people to evacuate from Khan Younis and move towards Rafah. The collapse of the truce occurred after the warring sides failed to agree on the release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli jails. The United Nations warned that the fighting would worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Israel accused Hamas of refusing to release all women hostages, while a Palestinian official claimed the breakdown was over female Israeli soldiers. Despite mediation efforts, Israel’s attacks on Gaza continue, intensifying the conflict.

Source: Aljazeera news: Israel bombs hundreds of targets in Gaza as truce efforts continue