413 killed in renewal Israeli attack on Gaza : Storm of condemnation

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said the death toll from Israel's most intense strikes on the territory since a January truce had risen to at least 413.

"So far, 413 martyrs have arrived in hospitals in the Gaza Strip," a health ministry statement said, adding: "A number of victims are still under the rubble and work is underway to recover them."

The United Nations' Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Muhannad Hadi, said in a statement: "Waves of airstrikes occurred across the Gaza strip since the early hours of the morning ... This is unconscionable. A ceasefire must be reinstated immediately."

Israeli authorities have blamed Hamas for the strikes as the Palestinian group has repeatedly declined to release all hostages it has held since 7 October 2023. On the other hand, Hamas and many international players blame Israel for discouraging the continued release of hostages through violations of ceasefire clauses.

Despite the mid-January agreement, Israel restricted aid flow into Gaza and continued occupation of land. Under the 19 January ceasefire deal, a large number of remaining Israeli hostages and the bodies of the deceased were handed over across the border in exchange for the release of Palestinian detainees.

There are 59 Israeli hostages still held in Gaza. Israeli authorities believe fewer than half of them are still alive.