Hamas Spokesman Killed in Israeli Strikes
- Gaza City, Gaza Strip — Israeli forces have resumed airstrikes on Gaza, resulting in casualties and the collapse of a ceasefire that had been in place since January.
- GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed a Hamas spokesman, Abdel-Latif Al-Qanouua, on Thursday.
- The Israeli military also conducted attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis in southern Gaza, reportedly killing 7 people in those regions.
Israel Launches Airstrikes on Gaza, Ending Ceasefire
Table of Contents
- Israel Launches Airstrikes on Gaza, Ending Ceasefire
- israel-Gaza Conflict: A Q&A Guide to the Recent Airstrikes
- What are the recent developments in the Israel-gaza conflict?
- What led to the end of the ceasefire?
- What incidents occurred in the recent airstrikes?
- Where have the airstrikes taken place?
- Who is responsible for the violence?
- What was the impact of the ceasefire?
- What were the key demands made by Israel before the strikes?
Gaza City, Gaza Strip — Israeli forces have resumed airstrikes on Gaza, resulting in casualties and the collapse of a ceasefire that had been in place since January.
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed a Hamas spokesman, Abdel-Latif Al-Qanouua, on Thursday. According to reports, al-Qanouua died when his tent in Jabalia was targeted. Several other people were injured in the same attack.
The Israeli military also conducted attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis in southern Gaza, reportedly killing 7 people in those regions.
Earlier this week, Israeli forces killed Ismail Barhoum, a member of the hamas Political Office, and Al-Bardaweel, another senior Hamas leader.
Barhoum and Bardaweel were members of the Hamas Decision Making Agency, which consists of 20 people. Eleven of them have died since the start of the war in late 2023.
Last week, Israel ended a two-month ceasefire by resuming bombing and land operations. As March 18, Israel has launched attacks in Gaza that have killed 830 people, according to local health officials. Reports indicate that more than half of the casualties were children and women.
On March 18, Israeli airstrikes across Gaza killed more than 400 Palestinians, local health officials said, shattering the ceasefire. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strikes after Hamas refused Israeli demands to release more hostages and relinquish control of the territory.
The extensive strikes
against Hamas in Gaza on Tuesday killed hundreds in what Gazan health officials said was one of the war’s deadlier single-day tolls.
Both Israel and Hamas have accused each other of violating the ceasefire.The ceasefire, which had been in effect since January, offered a pause in the conflict for the 2.3 million residents of Gaza. Many had returned to areas devastated by previous Israeli military actions.
israel-Gaza Conflict: A Q&A Guide to the Recent Airstrikes
What are the recent developments in the Israel-gaza conflict?
The situation in Gaza has escalated with the resumption of Israeli airstrikes. These attacks follow the collapse of a ceasefire that had been in place since January.
What led to the end of the ceasefire?
The ceasefire ended due to a combination of factors:
Hamas’s Refusal: Hamas refused Israeli demands regarding the release of hostages and relinquishing control of the territory.
Israeli Strikes: Israel resumed bombing and land operations which shattered the two-month ceasefire. Both Israel and Hamas have accused each other of violating the ceasefire.
What incidents occurred in the recent airstrikes?
Recent airstrikes have caused significant casualties and targeted key figures:
Casualties: As of March 18, local health officials reported that Israeli attacks killed over 830 people, with more than half being children and women. Hundreds were killed in what Gazan health officials described as one of the war’s deadlier single-day tolls.
Targeted Figures:
Hamas spokesman Abdel-Latif Al-Qanouua was killed in an airstrike.
Ismail Barhoum, a member of the Hamas Political Office, was killed.
al-Bardaweel, another senior hamas leader, was also killed.
Where have the airstrikes taken place?
The airstrikes were carried out in key locations across the Gaza Strip.
Gaza City
Jabalia
Khan Younis
Who is responsible for the violence?
Both Israel and Hamas have accused each other of violating the ceasefire, indicating that obligation is disputed.
What was the impact of the ceasefire?
The ceasefire, which had been in effect since January, provided a pause in the conflict for Gaza’s 2.3 million residents. Many had returned to areas that had been devastated by previous Israeli military actions.
What were the key demands made by Israel before the strikes?
Before resuming the strikes, Israel demanded that Hamas:
Release hostages
Relinquish control of the territory.
## Summary of Key Events
| Date | Event | Casualties |
| ———— | —————————————————————————————————- | ———————————————————————————— |
| January | Ceasefire in effect | - |
| March 18 | Israeli airstrikes resume,ending the ceasefire.| Over 400 Palestinians killed in a single day. |
| Current | Continued airstrikes; Targeted killings of hamas leaders; ground operations resumed | Total deaths as of March 18: 830 (local health officials); many women and children. |