Israel Resumes Airstrikes in Gaza as Officials Highlight U.S. Support

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas officially ended on Monday as Israel announced the resumption of airstrikes targeting Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) communicated via its X account that extensive strikes were being conducted on terror targets attributed to the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip. Israel cited Hamas’ continuous refusal to extend ceasefire negotiations and facilitate a hostage release as the driving force behind the decision to resume hostilities.

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Oren Marmorstein explained the situation. He stated, “Israel said, ‘Yes, we’re willing to extend ceasefire and to have more hostages released,’ but Hamas said ‘no.’ Very clearly, twice Hamas said ‘no’ to the option of releasing more hostages and extending the ceasefire. So, basically, we are left with no choice, with no other option to release our hostages.”

As hostilities reignite, Marmorstein has outlined Israel’s primary war objectives. These include the release of hostages, the destruction of Hamas infrastructure, and preventing any future threats similar to the October 7 attacks. These renewed airstrikes mark a critical moment in a conflict that has long been fraught with complexity and tension.

Human Impact Amid Conflict

While Marmorstein has acknowledged the suffering of Palestinians during this renewed conflict, he firmly places the responsibility on Hamas for using civilians as human shields. Israel has consistently highlighted Hamas’ tactics of operating within civilian infrastructure, such as hospitals, as part of its strategy. This claim compounds the already charged narrative surrounding the ongoing conflict.

Prior to launching airstrikes, the IDF Spokesperson for Arabic Media, Colonel Avichay Adraee, issued warnings to residents in Gaza urging them to seek shelter. In past operations, Israel has taken the initiative to utilize Arabic pamphlets and other methods to communicate with Gaza’s population ahead of military actions.

Adraee’s translated message instructed residents to