Trump Gave Go Signal to Israel to Resume Gaza Attacks

US President Donald Trump has given Israel the go-ahead to resume military operations against Hamas in Gaza, following the collapse of a ceasefire that had been in place since January 19, 2025.

The decision came after Hamas refused to release more hostages and rejected US-backed proposals to extend the truce.

Israel launched extensive airstrikes across Gaza on Monday night, targeting Hamas leadership, mid-level commanders, and infrastructure. The Israeli military cited Hamas's "repeated refusal" to release Israeli hostages as the reason for resuming strikes.

According to unverified figures from the Hamas-run health ministry, at least 413 Palestinians were killed in the overnight strikes, including children, with another 660 wounded.

Before launching the strikes, Israel consulted with the Trump administration. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed this, stating, "The Israelis consulted with the Trump administration and the White House about their operations in Gaza tonight".

The US National Security Council spokesperson, Brian Hughes, added that "Hamas could have released hostages to extend the ceasefire but instead chose refusal and war".

The international community has largely expressed concern over the renewed violence. Russia warned about a "spiral of escalation" in Gaza, while China called on parties to avoid actions that could lead to an escalation.

Turkey accused Israel of conducting a "new phase in its policy of genocide" against Palestinians. Egypt, which brokered the ceasefire alongside Qatar and the US, condemned the airstrikes as a "flagrant violation" of the agreement.

The collapse of the ceasefire comes after nearly two and a half months of relative calm in Gaza. The original deal, structured in phases, saw Hamas release 33 hostages in exchange for over 1,700 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

However, negotiations faltered when Israel declined to discuss a permanent end to the conflict, and Hamas rejected further hostage releases under US proposals.

As the situation escalates, the international community continues to call for a reinstatement of the ceasefire and the resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed shock at the renewal of airstrikes and called for the unconditional release of hostages held by Hamas.