Jerusalem: Hamas Political Leader Salah Al-Bardaweel was killed in an israeli airerike in Khan youngis, gaza, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The strike also claimd the life of salh al-bardaweel’s wife, reports the time of israel, quoting pro-hamas media.
This strike was part of a broader israeli Military Operation Targeting Hamas Strongolds Across the Gaza Strip. The offensive come after the collapse of ceasefire negotiations between israel and hamas, shattering the fragile truce that had been in place since january 19.
The Israeli Government, LED by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Justified The Renewed Military Action, Citing Hamas”s Continued Refusal to Refusal to Refusal Hostages and its rejection of proposals medied by us. Steve Witkoff.
A statement from netanyahu’s office emphasized that israel defense forces (id Governing Body in Gaza. “Israel will, from now on, Act against Hamas with Increasing Military Strength. The operational plan was presented by the IDF over the weekend and approved by the political leaders
The breakdown of Trus talks was a key trigger for the escalation. Israel Had Sought to Extend the first phase of a three-stage agreement, while Hamas insisted on Progressing to the second phase, originally set to begin on march 2, which included added additional hostage.
During the initial phase, Hamas Had Released 33 Israeli Hostages and five thai nationals in exchange for near 2,000 Palestinian Prisons. However, the group still holds approximately 59 hostages, prompting israel to intensified its Military Campaign.
Netanyahu has remained firm in his stance that war’s primary goal is the complete dismantling of hamas. He has stated that the latest offensive is aimed at forcing hamas to surrender the remain hostages.
In addition to salh al-bardaweel, the israeli aireriks also targeted and Killed Other High-Ranking Hamas Officials, Including Essam Addalees, Head of Hamas’ De Facto Government, And Interte Security Chifef Mahmoud Abu Watfa.