The Israel-Hamas ceasefire was abruptly ended when Israel resumed airstrikes in Gaza, targeting Hamas terror targets. The decision to resume military operations was attributed to Hamas’ refusal to accept a hostage release and ceasefire extension. Israel maintained that Hamas had twice rejected the offer to release more hostages and extend the ceasefire, leaving Israel with no other option. Israel’s war objectives included securing the release of hostages, destroying Hamas infrastructure, and eliminating the threat posed by the terrorist organization.
Despite acknowledging the suffering of Palestinians, Israel placed the blame on Hamas for using Gaza civilians as “human shields” and employing civilian infrastructure for terror operations. Prior to the airstrikes, the IDF issued warnings to Gazans in Arabic to move to safety to known shelters to avoid being endangered during the military operations. Israel also pointed out that Hamas’ refusal to accept any offers to extend the ceasefire necessitated the resumption of war operations in order to secure the release of hostages.
Israel highlighted efforts made by Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East to establish a ceasefire plan that would see the release of more hostages, which Hamas rejected. The Israeli official praised the Trump administration for its support and consultation during the conflict, stating that the relationship between the U.S. and Israel had reached new heights under President Trump. Israel expressed confidence in defeating Hamas and other terrorist organizations, emphasizing that they have no other choice but to fight and win against the threats they face.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson emphasized that they were left with no option but to resume military operations due to Hamas’ adamant refusal to accept any offers to extend the ceasefire. Israel’s war objectives include securing the release of hostages, destroying Hamas infrastructure, and eliminating threats to Israeli security. The IDF issued warnings to Gazans ahead of the airstrikes in order to protect civilians and minimize casualties.
Israel praised the Trump administration for its support and consultation during the conflict, stating that the relationship between the U.S. and Israel had reached new peaks under President Trump. The Israeli official expressed confidence in their ability to defeat Hamas and other terrorist organizations, citing the lack of alternatives as their motivation to fight and win against the threats they face. Golda Meir’s statement that Israel’s “secret weapon” was that the Jews had no other place to go was echoed as a reminder of Israel’s determination to prevail against its enemies.
