Ceasefire Fails As Israel Renews Gaza Strikes, Hundreds Killed
In a statement to Kurdistan24, a Gaza health official confirmed, "The death toll from Israel’s attacks has reached at least 356 people, with dozens more critically injured."
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – The Israeli military has launched a series of intense airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, killing at least 330 Palestinians and wounding dozens more, according to Palestinian health officials. The latest escalation comes just hours after the expiration of a fragile ceasefire that had lasted 42 days, raising fears of further bloodshed in the besieged enclave.
According to reports, Israeli warplanes struck multiple locations, including northern Gaza, Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis, and Rafah in the south, in what has been described as one of the most intense bombardments in recent weeks. Palestinian health authorities reported that hospitals in Gaza have been overwhelmed by the sheer number of casualties, with Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Gaza, and Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City receiving at least 85 victims.
In a statement to Kurdistan24, a Gaza health official confirmed, "The death toll from Israel’s attacks has reached at least 356 people, with dozens more critically injured."
The Palestine Red Crescent also reported that their teams had transferred 86 dead and 134 injured to various hospitals across the territory.
One of the most devastating incidents occurred in Rafah, where Gaza authorities stated that 16 members of a single family were killed when their home was hit. The mounting civilian toll has deepened the humanitarian crisis, with rescue teams struggling to operate amid continued strikes and the widespread destruction of infrastructure.
The Israeli army, in a statement, confirmed that it had bombed dozens of targets, vowing to continue operations "as long as necessary" to achieve its military objectives. Tel Aviv insists that the offensive is aimed at dismantling Hamas's military capabilities and securing the release of the remaining 59 Israeli hostages still held in Gaza.
International mediation efforts had sought to extend the ceasefire, with Israel, backed by the United States, offering to pause military operations until after Ramadan and the Jewish holiday period in exchange for the return of hostages. However, Hamas has maintained its stance that negotiations should lead to a comprehensive end to the war and a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza—conditions that Israel has so far rejected.
As the situation deteriorates, humanitarian organizations have warned of the worsening conditions in Gaza, where medical facilities are barely functioning due to supply shortages and the ongoing blockade. Calls for renewed diplomatic efforts to restore calm have intensified, but with both sides deeply entrenched in their positions, the possibility of a lasting resolution remains uncertain.
The renewed hostilities mark another grim chapter in the long-standing conflict, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. As airstrikes persist and casualties rise, the world watches anxiously for any sign of a return to negotiations that could halt the cycle of bloodshed.
