Israel Violates Ceasefire, Launches New Airstrikes on Gaza Despite International Condemnation

Israel broke the January ceasefire by launching pre-dawn March 18 airstrikes across Gaza that killed hundreds of Palestinians in their homes and streets.

“The article reports on the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza resulting from recent Israeli military attacks”

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Multiple outlets reported over 400 dead, mostly women and children, while one local outlet reported at least 326 fatalities.

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Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacks are “only the beginning” and vowed talks would continue “under fire” until the militant group is destroyed and the hostages are freed.

The White House backed Israel as it ordered evacuations in eastern Gaza and signaled further operations.

NBC also reported Israel initiated a targeted ground move alongside the bombing.

Israel’s bombing hit residential neighborhoods and tent camps and killed many children.

Gaza’s health system collapsed under the surge of wounded.

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AP News reports Israel blocked food, medicine, fuel, and other essentials since March 2, reversing ceasefire gains that had brought over 4,000 aid trucks per week.

Power cuts have cut clean water for 600,000 people and bakeries shut down for lack of cooking gas.

The Telegraph and ABC detail halted medical evacuations, severe shortages, and hospitals overwhelmed.

The Straits Times and Drop Site News describe strikes on tent camps and residents’ accounts of entire families wiped out and “safe zones” repeatedly bombed.

Condemnation of Israel’s bombardment was immediate and global.

“The article describes the harsh living conditions of people residing in inadequate tents and highlights concerns about the extensive destruction and the prolonged debris removal process, which may delay rebuilding efforts for years”

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Turkey accused Israel of genocide and violating international law.

UN officials called the strikes “horrifying” and demanded an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access.

West Asian outlet TRT World highlighted a “genocide policy” and listed countries urging a return to the ceasefire.

The Peninsula Qatar emphasized European ministers denouncing Israel’s airstrikes and aid cutoff.

Meanwhile, AP and France 24 reported that the US backed Israel as Iran‑aligned Houthis fired a missile at Israel that was intercepted.

Netanyahu escalated militarily and politically.

PBS and CityNews Toronto report Israel killed at least six senior leaders of the militant group.

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Buenos Aires Times names Essam al-Dalis among those killed.

Netanyahu insisted negotiations proceed “under fire” and called the assault “only the beginning.”

His coalition regained far-right backing.

Middle East Eye documents hostage families’ protests and their warning that bombardment endangers captives.

They cite a New York Times investigation that 41 hostages have died in captivity, including deaths from Israeli strikes.

Ceasefire and hostage negotiations unraveled as Israel resumed killing in Gaza.

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NBC outlines a phased deal that fell apart after the first stage.

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France 24 reports Netanyahu said talks would continue only “under fire.”

The Straits Times and Dhaka Tribune report stalled Doha-mediated talks, with 59 hostages still held and a recent US proposal to swap five living hostages rejected.

The group controlling Gaza accused Israel of violating the truce by halting aid and refusing further talks.

AP quantifies what the truce had delivered—over 4,000 aid trucks weekly—before Israel’s blockade and bombardment reversed those gains.