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Israel's Airstrikes in Gaza Leave 400+ Casualties

3/18/2025

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On March 18, 2025, Israel unleashed a wave of airstrikes in Gaza, striking at senior Hamas leaders and Palestinian Islamic Jihad spokesperson Naji Abu Saif. This aggressive move, the first since a recent ceasefire, has left over 400 casualties in its wake and hints at a changing tide in U.S. backing for Israel amidst faltering hostage negotiations.

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On March 18, 2025, Israel unleashed a wave of airstrikes in Gaza, striking at senior Hamas leaders and Palestinian Islamic Jihad spokesperson Naji Abu Saif. This aggressive move, the first since a recent ceasefire, has left over 400 casualties in its wake and hints at a changing tide in U.S. backing for Israel amidst faltering hostage negotiations.