Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said he had ordered the aerial attacks after Hamas’s “repeated refusal” to release the remaining hostages it holds. “This is just the beginning,” he said.

UN chief shocked by intense Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, calls for ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and release of hostages.

Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas accused each other of breaching the truce.

While the Israeli government has stopped short of a ground invasion for now, its new strikes in Gaza seem to be an effort to force concessions from Hamas.

March 18 (UPI) -- Israeli warplanes pounded Gaza on Tuesday, killing hundreds of Palestinians as Israel ended the fragile U.S.-backed cease-fire with Hamas.

Israel launched a series of intense airstrikes across Gaza on Tuesday, marking the most severe escalation since a ceasefire took effect in January. The attacks targeted multiple areas, including Gaza City in the north, central regions like Deir el-Balah, and southern cities such as Khan Younis and Rafah.

“Israel will, from now on, act against Hamas with increasing military strength,” Netanyahu's office said

The Israeli bombings resulted in deaths of more than 300 Palestinians so far, most of them are women and children.

The White House said it had been consulted and voiced support for Israel’s actions.

“Israel will, from now on, act against Hamas with increasing military strength,” Netanyahu's office

200 terrorists were killed in the opening attack.

The latest escalation shattered a two-month ceasefire, with Israeli forces ramping up military operations against Hamas and Netanyahu saying that they will use force to free remaining hostages.

Israeli airstrikes pounded Gaza, killing more than 400 people, Palestinian health authorities said on Tuesday, threatening the complete collapse of a two-month ceasefire as Israel vowed to use more force to free hostages held by Hamas.

In Gaza, explosions could be heard at various locations and ambulances were arriving at Al Aqsa Hospital in central Gaza

Israeli airstrikes pounded Gaza and killed more than 400 people on Tuesday, Palestinian health authorities said, shattering nearly two months of relative calm since a ceasefire began, as Israel warned the onslaught was "just the beginning." Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas accused each other of breaching the truce. It…

GENEVA | Xinhua | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said Tuesday that he was “horrified” by the Israeli airstrikes and shelling in Gaza, which have reportedly killed hundreds. “This will add tragedy onto tragedy,” Turk said in a statement. Turk emphasized that the past 18 months of violence have made it clear …

When a ceasefire between Israel & Hamas began two months ago, Herut Nimrodi knew it would take time before her son was released from in Gaza

Israelis protested outside government offices in Jerusalem on Tuesday after extensive airstrikes by the military in the Gaza Strip, marking the largest offensive since January's ceasefire.

Israeli PM Netanyahu vows to continue airstrikes in Gaza until war goals are met, including destroying Hamas and freeing hostages.

The Israeli government warned that the “gates of hell” will open if Hamas does not release captives held in the enclave.