Israel launches ‘extensive’ strikes with on Gaza with ‘at least 200 killed’

At least 200 people have died after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered strikes across Gaza.

He said he ordered the strikes because of a lack of progress in talks to extend the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

‘Israel will, from now on, act against Hamas with increasing military strength,’ Mr Netanyahu’s office said.

Israel’s defence minister said the country has ‘resumed fighting’ in Gaza and is vowing to press ahead until all remaining hostages are released.

In a brief statement, Israel Katz said ‘the gates of hell will open in Gaza’ if hostages are not released.

This is despite a ceasefire agreement in place between Israel and the militant group, who have been exchanging hostages since the uneasy truce came into effect on January 19.

Khalil Degran, a spokesman for the Gaza Health Ministry based at the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza, shared the latest death toll on Tuesday morning.

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