Israel Resumes Military Operations in Gaza Following Ceasefire Collapse

Israel has resumed large-scale military operations in the Gaza Strip, marking a sharp escalation in its ongoing conflict with Hamas. This development comes just weeks after a fragile two-month ceasefire collapsed in mid-March, reigniting violence in the region.

Ground and Air Assaults Intensify

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched coordinated ground and air operations across both northern and southern Gaza. In the north, Israeli troops pushed into the Shajaiyah neighborhood, targeting Hamas infrastructure and command centers. Simultaneously, a major strategic move took place in the south, where the IDF established the "Morag Corridor," effectively isolating the city of Rafah from the rest of the Gaza Strip.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu likened the newly established corridor to the Philadelphi Corridor along the Gaza-Egypt border, emphasizing its strategic importance for Israel’s long-term security.

Humanitarian Impact and Civilian Casualties

The military escalation has had devastating effects on Gaza’s civilian population. Airstrikes have caused numerous casualties, including women and children. A particularly tragic incident involved a strike on a school, killing 31 people, most of them minors. Since March 18, over 1,300 Palestinians have been killed, according to local reports, worsening the already dire humanitarian crisis in the region.

International Diplomacy and Political Repercussions

As the crisis unfolds, Prime Minister Netanyahu is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. The talks will likely address the situation in Gaza, economic tensions, and Netanyahu’s legal battles — particularly the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity.