Netanyahu Warns of Prolonged Campaign in Gaza After Hamas Rejects Ceasefire

Escalation in Gaza and Middle East

• 🎯 Israel launched more strikes in Gaza overnight, hitting 20 targets, following yesterday's wave of strikes that reportedly killed over 400 people.
• 🗣️ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of rejecting proposals for a ceasefire extension.
• ⚠️ Netanyahu warned that the current barrage is "just the beginning" of a prolonged campaign.

Ceasefire Negotiations and Hostage Release

• 💥 Netanyahu stated that from now on, negotiations with Hamas will only take place under fire.
• 🤝 Israelis are seeking the release of at least some hostages to get the ceasefire back on track.
• ⚔️ Netanyahu vowed that Israel will fight, win, bring its people home, and destroy Hamas.

Broader Regional Context

• 🇾🇪 Houthi-run media in Yemen reported that the US launched air strikes on multiple targets across the country late yesterday.
• 🛡️ US Central Command confirmed it was continuing operations against the Iranian-backed Houthi group.