Israeli airstrikes in Gaza claim Hamas leader, 504 dead

• Israeli airstrike on Khan Yunis: Hamas reported that Salah al-Bardawil, a political leader of the movement, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. The Israeli army has not confirmed this information.
• Victims of the attacks: Since airstrikes resumed on Tuesday, 504 people have been killed, including over 190 children. This data is from the civil defense in the Gaza Strip.
• Humanitarian crisis: The war in the Gaza Strip has been ongoing since October 2023, resulting in widespread destruction and a severe humanitarian crisis. Most of the 2.1 million residents have become refugees.

Hamas reported that Salah al-Bardawil, a political leader of the movement, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Khan Yunis. The Israeli army has not confirmed this information, which was reported early Sunday morning. Airstrikes on the Gaza Strip resumed on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of 504 people, including over 190 children.

Israel resumed the offensive, claiming the targets are Hamas fighters and infrastructure. The Israeli government emphasizes that the actions are in response to Hamas rejecting proposals to extend the ceasefire. Negotiations have stalled, with both sides accusing each other of violating the agreement.

The Israeli government is calling for an extension of the ceasefire in exchange for the release of hostages and negotiating a lasting truce. Hamas demands that the release of captives be part of ending the war, a condition rejected by Israel. The conflict began after a Hamas attack on southern Israel in October 2023, which resulted in the deaths of about 1,200 people, with 251 taken hostage. Currently, 24 hostages remain alive in captivity.