Israel Resumes Military Action in Gaza Following Ceasefire Lapse; Hamas Accuses Israel of Genocide

Israel launched extensive strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza on Tuesday, marking its first major attack since the ceasefire agreement two months prior. The Gaza health ministry reports at least 326 Palestinian deaths. Israel cited Hamas' refusal to release hostages and rejection of proposals from mediators as the reason for the strikes. Hamas, which still holds 59 Israeli hostages, accused Israel of overturning the ceasefire. Negotiations to extend the ceasefire deadlocked after it lapsed on March 2nd. Turkey condemned Israel's actions, accusing it of genocide. Hamas called on mediators and the UN to intervene.