**Israel Bombs Gaza Strip, Ending Ceasefire**
Israeli fighter jets have launched a wave of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, breaking a fragile ceasefire that had been in place since January. The attacks have killed over 140 people and raised tensions between Israel and Hamas.
**Netanyahu Blames Hamas**
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, has blamed Hamas for renewing the Israeli military campaign. He claims that Hamas refused to release hostages and rejected US proposals. However, some critics argue that Netanyahu’s actions are an attempt to distract from his own political crisis at home.
**Ceasefire Talks Stalled**
The ceasefire agreement was negotiated over many months with international mediation. In January, Hamas released 33 hostages in exchange for Israel releasing 1,900 Palestinian prisoners and allowing aid into Gaza. However, negotiations have stalled since March, and Israel has halted all aid to Gaza.
**New US Proposal Delayed Permanently**
A new proposal by the US aimed to extend the ceasefire by returning more hostages and delaying permanent peace talks. However, Hamas rejected this proposal, saying that they would only release more hostages if Israeli troops withdrew from Gaza as agreed in the initial truce.
**Israel Resists Troop Withdrawal**
Israeli officials have said that their military will not withdraw from key sites within Gaza, violating the ceasefire accord. This has led to tensions between Israel and Hamas, with both sides blaming each other for the breakdown of talks.
**Situation in Gaza Uncertain**
The situation in Gaza is uncertain, with thousands of Palestinians displaced by previous conflicts. The Israeli military has called on Palestinians to leave an area along the perimeter fence, and Hamas has called for an end to Israeli military operations.
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