Israel Issues Evacuation Warnings to Palestinians in Southern Gaza

Israeli warplanes resumed airstrikes in the Gaza Strip shortly after a weeklong ceasefire expired, as the conflict with Hamas reignited. Israel dropped leaflets warning residents in southern Gaza to evacuate their homes, indicating a potential escalation of the offensive. The collapse of the ceasefire came after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel to protect Palestinian civilians while targeting Hamas. The resumption of hostilities raises concerns for the remaining hostages in Gaza, with over 100 already freed during the truce. The Israeli military claims it is targeting Hamas operatives, but civilian casualties have been reported.