Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Tuesday that military operations in Gaza would continue despite ongoing ceasefire discussions.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant echoed this stance warning Hamas that failure to release Israeli hostages unconditionally would result in “opening the gates of hell.”

Tuesday’s airstrikes in Gaza claimed over 400 lives including a senior government official. Airstrikes reportedly targeting leaders of Palestinian resistance groups intensified humanitarian crisis. Many residents fled their homes to seek safety, while others searched through the rubble for lost loved ones.

Times of Israel reported that Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) targeted key figures in Palestinian groups. Hamas has yet to respond to the recent strikes.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the renewed violence. Speaking at a press conference in Geneva, he expressed deep sorrow for the suffering inflicted on Palestinians and urged Israel to adhere to ceasefire commitments while ensuring humanitarian aid reaches those in need.

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As the conflict escalates, Gaza’s air grows heavy with the scent of death, and residents continue to flee, unsure where safety lies. “We are tired… we don’t know what to do or where to go,” one resident said, reflecting the region’s growing despair.