Israel launched a massive bombing campaign across Gaza, resulting in over 400 deaths, the deadliest day since a cease-fire began two months ago. Hamas’s military wing did not mount a discernible counterattack, leading to concerns about the group’s capabilities after Israel’s 15-month war against them. Hamas officials stated their desire to restore the cease-fire but reserved the right to respond to the assault in their own way.
Hamas has been working to regroup since the cease-fire agreement with Israel, collecting unexploded bombs and recruiting new members. Despite the Israeli military targeting Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, they have not received indications of planned attacks on Israeli civilians or soldiers. Hamas has denied these claims, stating they are “baseless and false pretexts” used by Israel to justify their actions.
Israel has been pressuring Hamas to release hostages in exchange for extending the cease-fire, but Hamas has refused to dismantle its military wing or surrender to Israeli demands. Both sides seem poised for more conflict, with Hamas unwilling to give in to Israeli ultimatums.
Hamas has been cautious in responding to the Israeli onslaught, possibly waiting to gauge the extent of the attack before deciding on a course of action. The lack of a military response from Hamas could signal preparation for a potential Israeli ground invasion. The situation remains tense, with both sides unwilling to back down from their respective demands and positions.
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