New Delhi [ India ], March 18 (ANI): Israel has initiated a fresh surge of military strikes against Hamas in Gaza after the team turned down several ceasefire proposals.
The Israel the government, headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz, directed the Israel Defence Forces ( IDF ) to undertake "firm measures" afterward Hamas refused to release Israel i hostages and dismissed every attempt at mediation spearheaded by U.S. Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and other intermediaries.
The Prime Minister's Office issued a statement asserting that Israel would now respond with "growing military might" against Hamas .
Israel
i Ambassador to
India
,
Reuven Azar
, rationalized the new offensive by saying, "Diplomatic efforts have been unsuccessful. The Americans have presented multiple propositions for continuing the sürecin
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ceasefire
.
Israel
accepted them, but
Hamas
denied them. We are committed to establishing a scenario where we usher in everything we have.
hostages
Come back and remove it.
Hamas
government in the
Gaza
Strip."
He added, "If Hamas insists on retaining control and persists in maintaining their grip of authority hostages , and persistently rejects the propositions made by the United States, they will face consequences. That’s precisely why we have intensified our military pressure to establish a scenario where Hamas Either changes their mindset or faces defeat.
Azar pointed out the continuous endeavors aimed at recovery. Israel I captured them, stating, "We've succeeded in returning with 195." hostages Out of 245, there are still 59 remaining. hostages those remaining in the Gaza Remove. Roughly half of them are still living, and we are committed to bringing them back. Hamas If they refuse to do so, they will face Israel I attack them because they refuse to engage. diplomacy ."
He accused Hamas of trying to use the hostages to keep its hold over Gaza , they add, "They are persistent in setting up a scenario where, as a response to their efforts, the hostages , they maintain their hold on the Gaza Remove, and this is rejected, not just by Israel , but also by the United States. The gap is non-existent. Israel And regarding the United States in this issue, I am certain that numerous countries in the area wish to participate in peaceful endeavors—positions which they firmly uphold. Hamas As a result, if they do not relinquish power, it implies that the conflicts will persist."
In accordance with the political instruction, the IDF launched widespread strikes against Hamas positions across Gaza . Earlier on Tuesday, the Prime Minister's Office posted on X, "The IDF is currently assaulting targets at this time Hamas terrorist organisation throughout the Gaza Disrobe to attain the goals of the conflict as defined by the political hierarchy, including the liberation of all our territories. hostages ", the living and the dead." (ANI)