In a tragic turn of events, the Israel-Hamas conflict has escalated once again, with Israel launching airstrikes in Gaza after accusing Hamas of targeting its forces. This marks the first major test of the ceasefire agreement reached earlier this month, with both sides pointing fingers at each other for breaching the truce.
According to Al Jazeera, Israeli strikes in southern Gaza have resulted in the deaths of 15 Palestinians, while Hamas maintains that it is abiding by the ceasefire. The situation took a dire turn when Israel targeted a bus in Gaza City’s Zeitoun, killing 11 family members, as Palestinians anxiously await the opening of the Rafah crossing.
CBS News reports that Israel’s military actions in Gaza come in response to what they claim were attacks by Hamas on their soldiers. The New York Times adds that Israel has temporarily halted aid to Gaza, citing Hamas as the reason for breaking the truce. The U.S. is now scrambling to salvage the fragile peace deal amid the renewed clashes between the two sides.
As tensions continue to rise and lives are lost, it is crucial for accountability and de-escalation efforts to be prioritized. The international community must step in to prevent further bloodshed and work towards a lasting solution to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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References:
– Al Jazeera: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/19/israeli-strikes-kill-15-in-gaza-as-both-sides-say-the-other-breached-truce?traffic_source=rss
– CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-military-gaza-hamas-strikes-ceasefire/
– The New York Times: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxOc3JXMXR1NTB0aFVVdEcwUkdPMkUtZW8zR1JvUGtRMF94b2M5ZjgwYkV4RS1ET3g2dnU2Qzd5NzhTUDExTmFnZ0NiclVRX0FnUkhtUFc0dVdCdmRxSC1RWXdDZFppN2xSNTFYRDNYbmREY0RaLWJxQ0JvVExYYUVoSktjUVg?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
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