Recent Fighting Between Hamas and Israel

A Summary of Events and Impacts

This article covers the recent escalation in violence between Hamas and Israel, detailing the attacks, responses, and the situation in Gaza.

Key Events

• Hamas fired rockets at Israel from Gaza as a response to Israel's renewed offensive.
• Israel resumed airstrikes and ground operations after a two-month ceasefire.
• The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports over 500 fatalities, including children.
• Houthi rebels from Yemen also targeted Israel with a ballistic missile.

Casualties and Damage

Since the offensive began:

• More than 500 people have died in Gaza.
• Israel's military intercepted at least one rocket and reported no casualties from the Hamas attack.
• At least 85 additional casualties in Gaza have been reported on Thursday.

Political Reactions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced protests amid accusations of escalating tensions to maintain his coalition:

• Protesters rallied against renewed fighting outside the Knesset.
• Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir rejoined Netanyahu's coalition after previously resigning.

Ground Operations

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched new ground offensives:

• Operations were conducted in the southern city of Rafah and northern Gaza.
• The IDF targeted Hamas infrastructure, resulting in significant casualties.

Personal Accounts

Residents of Gaza have described the devastating impact of the strikes:

"My children began to scream, and I was also terrified because I lost my son just 40 days ago..." - Mufida Abu Nasr, Beit Lahia resident.