Israeli military says it has begun new ground operation in Gaza

The ceasefire in Gaza has collapsed. Israel claims that Hamas does not want to release the hostages and has resumed fighting on the instructions of Prime Minister Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Houthi rebels in Yemen claim to have carried out attacks on American aircraft carriers, while the US responds with counterattacks. In Syria, too, unrest remains between various population groups. Follow the latest developments in our live blog.

Stopping Israel’s War in Gaza

On 18 March, Israel resumed bombing Gaza, upending a two-month ceasefire. Returning to war promises little but more death and destruction. The U.S. should insist on restoring the truce and endorse the Arab League plan for Gaza as the basis for a more permanent peace.

Israel’s Renewed Assault on Gaza Is a Prelude to Mass Expulsion

Ben Reiff With Trump’s green light for ethnic cleansing, Israel’s return to war threatens to become an all-out effort to empty the enclave of Palestinians. The post Israel’s Renewed Assault on Gaza Is a Prelude to Mass Expulsion appeared first on The Nation.

Why Netanyahu's "Endless War" In Gaza Is More Personal Than Ever

Analysis-PARIS – For the past three days, war has once again turned Gaza into a living hell. The two-month ceasefire proved to be nothing more than a brief pause between waves of relentless Israeli bombardments and the ongoing hardships endured by the more than two million Palestinians living in the territory.Israel, with unwavering support from Donald Trump, blames Hamas for refusing to release the roughly 59 hostages still in its custody, fewe…

Israel returns to war in Gaza with wider aims and almost no constraints

Israel’s renewed military offensive in the Gaza Strip threatens to be even deadlier and more destructive than the last, as it pursues wider aims with far fewer constraints.

Israel Kills Another 100 Palestinians; Death Toll Tops 700 in 3 Days Since Gaza Ceasefire Withdrawal

Israel’s army has reinvaded the Gaza Strip, reclaiming control over the Netzarim Corridor, which splits the besieged Palestinian territory in two. Israel is also continuing to bombard Gaza by land, air and sea for a third straight day, after Israel unilaterally shattered the Gaza ceasefire on Tuesday. Gaza’s Health Ministry says Israel’s renewed attacks have killed 710 Palestinians, including at least 95 people since daybreak today. One of those…