- as Netanyahu warns terror group of 'increasing military strength' Hamas has warned that Israel's return to war has imposed a 'death sentence' on the remaining hostages held captive in Gaza. Israeli airstrikes pounded Gaza overnight, ending the fragile two-month ceasefire as Benjamin Netanyahu vows to use more force to free hostages held by Hamas.
At least 413 Palestinians were killed in the strikes, including Hamas prime minister Issam al-Da'alis, the terror group has claimed. At least four other Hamas officials were reportedly killed in Israel's attack.
Medical facilities in the region are 'overwhelmed' as hundreds of injured people seek care. A surgeon working at Gaza's Nasser Hospital accused Israel of unleashing 'utter carnage and destruction' on Gazans, which he said is to be expected 'when you drop bombs on tents'.
'I did six operations overnight. Half of them were small children, probably six and below,' Dr Feroze Sidhwa told Sky News Breakfast presenter Wilfred Frost. 'Most of them are going to die, unfortunately.