Israel, Launching Extensive Airstrikes Against Hamas in Gaza, Warns the ‘Gates of Hell’ Will Open Absent Release of Hostages

Israel notifies the White House ahead of the large scale attacks in response to Hamas refusing to extend the first phase of the ceasefire.

AP/Jehad Alshrafi
Inspecting damage at Al-Tabi'in School, central Gaza Strip, following an Israeli airstrike, March 18, 2025. AP/Jehad Alshrafi

Israel launched extensive airstrikes against Hamas in Gaza overnight, warning that “the gates of hell” will open if the hostages aren’t released and triggering claims by the terror group that hundreds have been killed.

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