Israel Strikes Gaza After Ceasefire Talks Fail, 34 Killed

The Israeli military has launched extensive airstrikes across Gaza, targeting what it calls “terror sites” linked to Hamas. At least 34 Palestinians have been killed and 70 injured, according to Gaza’s Civil Defence agency. The strikes, the largest since a January ceasefire, were ordered by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu following Hamas’s refusal to release hostages. Talks to extend the truce have stalled, with key disagreements over prisoner exchanges. The conflict, which began on October 7, 2023, has led to over 48,520 Palestinian deaths and widespread destruction, with Gaza facing severe humanitarian crises due to collapsed infrastructure.