Israel has unleashed massive new strike on Gaza after Islamic radicals in Hamas refused to release more hostages, causing the fragile cease fire to collapse. In an interview with Tom Tradup of SRN News, Joel Rosenberg—founder of the website “All Israel News”—says Hamas failing to release more hostages is sad, but predictable: (audio attached) Prime […]
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Israel launches airstrikes across Gaza (AUDIO)
Israel has unleashed massive new strike on Gaza after Islamic radicals in Hamas refused to release more hostages, causing the fragile cease fire to collapse. In an interview with Tom Tradup of SRN News, Joel Rosenberg—founder of the website “All Israel News”—says Hamas failing to release more hostages is sad, but predictable: (audio attached)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he ordered the strikes because of a lack of progress in talks to extend the ceasefire. Officials said the operation was open-ended and was expected to expand. The White House said it had been consulted and voiced support for Israel’s actions.
Hamas warned that Israel’s new airstrikes breached their ceasefire and put the fate of hostages in jeopardy.
The surprise attack shattered a period of relative calm during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and raised the prospect of a full return to fighting in a 17-month war.