Israel Strikes Again | New Attacks Hit Gaza
Israel launched new airstrikes in Rafah, Gaza, only hours after the United States said it had strong evidence that Hamas was preparing an attack on civilians. The situation has once again raised fears of more fighting in the region.
U.S. Concerns Before the Attack
The U.S. Department of State announced that it had reliable intelligence suggesting Hamas could plan a new attack on civilians in Gaza. Washington said such an action could damage the progress made during recent peace talks between the two sides.
However, Hamas denied these accusations, claiming Israel was spreading false information to justify more bombings. Hamas also said Israel supports small armed groups that are against Hamas inside Gaza.
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Israel’s Military Response
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said Hamas fighters had launched multiple attacks across the “yellow line” — a border area that Israeli troops had withdrawn from under a U.S.-backed truce deal.
Israel said the new airstrikes were in direct response to what it called “repeated violations” by Hamas. Military officials accused the group of using the ceasefire to rebuild its positions and prepare more attacks.
Hamas Reaction and Peace Efforts
Hamas responded by saying it remains fully committed to the ceasefire and accused Israel of breaking the agreement several times. The group claimed that Israel keeps creating excuses to continue bombing Gaza.
The truce was part of a peace plan led by U.S. President Donald Trump, aimed at ending the two-year conflict in Gaza. It started on October 10 and was welcomed as a step toward calm.
In the first stage of the deal, all living hostages were freed, and the bodies of 12 out of 28 dead victims were returned to their families.
Exchange of Prisoners and Bodies
Israel released 250 Palestinian prisoners from its jails and another 1,718 detainees from Gaza. As part of the same agreement, Israel also handed over 15 Palestinian bodies in exchange for the remains of one Israeli hostage who had died.
Many people saw this exchange as a rare moment of cooperation between both sides, even though peace did not last long.
Humanitarian Situation Worsens
The Ministry of Health in Gaza, run by Hamas, said more than 68,000 people have been killed since Israel began its latest operations. Many victims were civilians, including children and women.
Hospitals in Gaza are now full, and thousands of people have lost their homes. Human rights organizations like the United Nations (UN) and the Red Cross have called for an urgent end to the violence.
Global Reactions and Next Steps
The United States urged both sides to return to peaceful dialogue. U.S. officials said that continued fighting would destroy the fragile peace process and delay humanitarian aid.
Observers in the region warned that without mutual trust, rebuilding Gaza and restoring normal life will take much longer.
Despite calls for calm, both Israel and Hamas have stayed firm, each blaming the other for breaking the truce.
