The Fagile Alto El Fuego between Israel and Hamas jumped through the air This morning after two months of cessation of hostilities after Israel Defense Forces (FDI) have launched dozens of attacks against Gaza after receiving orders from the prime minister, BenjamÃn Netanyahu, of “Act forcefully “against the terrorist group due to its repeated negative to free Israeli hostages. Moreover, in a televised speech last yesterday, The prime minister insited that “negotiations will only continue under fire”, making it clear that this spiral is going for long. In fact, he insisted that “it is a critical condition to free hostages.”
In fact, yesterday was one of the deadliest attacks. At least 400 Palestinians died and 500 were injured, including children, according to the Ministry of Health, directed by Hamas, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.
The Netanyahu Cabinet declared that the decision to resume attacks shortly after Tuesday’s midnight “occurred after Hamas’s repeated negative to free our hostages, as well as their rejection of all the proposals received from the special envoy of the United States for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, and the mediators.”
During negotiation, The Hamas terrorist group has insisted on maintaining the original terms of the agreementwhose second phase had to enter at the beginning of the month. This phase provided for the total withdrawal of Israel de Gaza and the permanent cessation of war in exchange for the liberation of the hostages that are still alive. Although Israel signed the agreement, Netanyahu has insisted that it will not end the war until Hamas’s government and military capacities are destroyed.
Thus, the cessation of hostilities, remained in force for approximately two and a half weeks after the conclusion of the first phase, while the mediators worked to negotiate new terms for the extension of the truce. Since Israel refused to maintain the terms of the second phase, the US envoy, Witkoff presented last week a proposal that would have extended the first phase for several weeks, during which it would be released to five living hostages.
The American envoy declared Sunday that Hamas’s response to the offer was unfeasible and warned about the imminent consequences if the terrorist group did not change its approach. In this sense, this new beginning of hostilities – never overcome – has the support of the US administration. The White House Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, in statements to the Fox News news chain said that Israel consulted with the Trump administration before carrying out the attacks on Tuesday.
For its part, the Hamas terrorist group issued a statement on Tuesday morning ensuring that Netanyahu’s decision to “revoke the agreement of Alto El Fuego” exposes the hostages “to an unknown destiny.” The 59 hostages that still continue in the hands of the terrorists remain on the game board. It must be remembered that the impossibility of not bringing back all the kidnapped living is being one of the most delicate issues for the administration of Benjamin Netanyahu. In this sense, many relatives accuse him of not doing enough for liberals.
The selective attacks launched by the Netanyahu government hit the structure of the terrorist militia, since they ended with the lives of at least four senior positions of the Hamas government, including Essam al Dalis, head of the Executive in Gaza, whom Israel had already taken dead in November 2023. In addition, according to the terrorist group, among the deceased are also Ahmed al Hatta, Vice Minister of Justice; Mahmud Abu Wafta, Deputy Minister of Interior, as well as Bahjat Abu Sultan, General Director of Internal Security of the Ministry of Interior.
Hamas reported a fifth deceased, Mohammed Al Padesi, a member of the Political Bureau of Hamas but did not hold any position in the Government of the Strip. They were “direct white of Israeli air attacks along with their families, as part of the war crimes that are being committed from the early hours of today,” said the terrorist group in a note. Therefore, with this unexpected blow, Netanyahu leaves the organization even more weakened if possible and the Gaza Strip without control. The doubt is to know who will take charge of the control of this enclave.
From the early morning yesterday, the Israeli authorities warned the inhabitants who reside near the strip to paralyze all activities, including the closure of the schools and the prohibition of going out into the street in groups of more than ten people. He also ordered the closing of the border crossing with Egypt. However, inside Israel, according to this medium, both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem lived a quiet day until the night.
It was at nightfall when IDF reported on its Twitter account that several sirens sounded in the center and south of the Negev region after a projectile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the country’s air defense systems. Some sources consulted by reason, say that the missile launch from Yemen could continue during the night. “Never throw one,” they say.
This new attack is very close to the one last Saturday night the Trump administration against the Hutis in Yemen in retaliation for their actions against maritime routes. This USA offensive in Yemen will probably continue as part of a broader pressure against Iran strategy
This attack was very criticized both nationally and internationally.
In statements to several international media, including reason, Mansour Abbasthe representative the Arab united list said that “war will not resolve anything and that it will only increase the hatred between the parties.” In addition, he appealed to launch the Arab initiative, which contemplates the fire and the appointment of an authority to govern Gaza. For his part, Boaz Bismuth, of the Likud party, insisted that “it is not an army war, but against some barbarians,” in reference to the massacre of October 7. Also on the street, there are certain doubts that this attack serves to resolve the conflict. Avelet, a woman who manifested against Knesset, insisted that “could endanger the life of hostages.”
As for the international reaction, the EU asked Israel to “end their operations” and reiterated its call to “immediately release all hostages,” said the high representative for the Exterior European Union, Kaja Kallas; The Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica and the Cuorn Management Commissioner, Hadja Lahbib. On a row, they urged the Netanyahu government to “act in moderation” and resume the entry of humanitarian aid in Gaza. However, the Israel government refuses flatly because it considers that this help is used by terrorists to finance and extort the population.
On the other hand, Egypt and Qatar, mediators of the Alto El Fuego, loaded hard against the Hebrew country and accused him of violating the pact. Also Saudi, Jordan and the Arab League joined criticism and urged respect for the act of fire.