Israeli airstrikes kill dozens of civilians in Gaza, breaking truce
- Israeli airstrikes resumed on March 21, 2025, resulting in the death of at least 91 Palestinians.
- The renewed violence brought an end to a two-month ceasefire that had paused the 17-month-long war.
- The situation in Gaza is worsening, with calls for humanitarian access and peace negotiations.
In the ongoing conflict in Gaza, after a two-month ceasefire, Israel resumed airstrikes and ground operations on March 21, 2025, leading to the deaths of at least 91 Palestinians according to local health officials. This renewed violence effectively ended the ceasefire that had paused fighting during a 17-month-long war, raising concerns about the humanitarian crisis facing the civilian population. Local hospitals reported high casualty numbers, particularly among women and children, as Israeli airstrikes targeted residential areas with no clear military targets. The day was notable for its intensity, with reports indicating that over 400 Palestinians were killed in airstrikes in the preceding days, marking one of the deadliest periods in the conflict. Israel's military actions sparked outrage from Hamas and various international entities. While Israel justified its military operations by accusing Hamas of endangering civilians and utilizing human shields, critics condemned the attacks as indiscriminate and a violation of international humanitarian law. Following the ceasefire's collapse, Hamas declared the resumed assaults a