Israel launched a surprise airstrike on the Gaza Strip Tuesday, killing over 400 people and injuring hundreds more, shattering a two-month-old ceasefire deal between the country and Hamas militants. The attack comes after a fragile peace agreement that had brought relative calm to the war-torn region and freed nearly three dozen Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas.
The U.S. played a key role in brokering the initial ceasefire, with negotiators from both sides working together to reach an agreement. However, the sudden escalation marks a major setback for diplomatic efforts to bring peace to the region.
The devastating airstrike has sparked widespread condemnation from around the world, with many expressing outrage and calling for international action against Israel’s actions. The attack is widely seen as a genocide, particularly in its targeting of women and children.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/03/18/gaza-strikes-israel-hamas-ceasefire-broken