Middle East: Israel renews assault on Gaza with airstrikes

Israel has restarted airstrikes on the Gaza Strip as ceasefire talks and negotiations for the release of hostages held by Hamas have stalled. DW has the latest.

• Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza in worst violence since January 19 ceasefire
• Gaza's Health Ministry says hundreds of Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes
• Israel cancels school in towns next to Gaza on Tuesday as Israeli military operations resume
• Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen claim third attack on US ships within two days

Here's a look at the latest in the Israel-Hamas war, Yemen, Iran, Syria and other parts of the Middle East region on Tuesday, March 18: