Israel Confirms Multiple Strikes in Gaza’s Deadliest Night Since Truce!

Israel Confirms Multiple Strikes in Gaza’s Deadliest Night Since Truce!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Gaza Strip’s health ministry reported early Wednesday that overnight air‑raids by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed at least 50 lives, marking the deadliest 24‑hour period since a US‑brokered cease‑fire went into effect earlier this year. [1]

What We Know:

• The strikes targeted multiple sites across northern and southern Gaza, including densely populated residential zones. [2]
• Israel said the operation hit dozens of “terrorist infrastructure” positions, after a reported soldier’s death triggered reprisals. [3]
• Rescue teams in cities like Beit Lahiya recovered bodies from collapsed buildings, with many victims still unaccounted for. [4]

Why It Matters:

• The sudden surge in violence provokes fears that the fragile cease‑fire is unraveling, raising the spectre of wider conflict.
• With such high civilian casualties, including children and women, questions mount over proportionality, humanitarian law and the protection of non‑combatants.
• The assault also places humanitarian access and evacuation corridors at risk, exacerbating Gaza’s already dire humanitarian crisis.

What to Watch:

Whether Palestinian authorities revise the death toll upward and provide breakdowns of civilian vs combatant casualties.

• Response from international bodies such as the United Nations and human rights monitors, and whether they call for investigations or cease‑fire reviews.
• Any change in Israel’s stated policy or military posture in Gaza, and possible developments on the hostage negotiation front.

Citations:

1. The Associated Press: www.ap.org/news-highlights/spotlights/2025/strikes-in-gaza-kill-85-overnight-bringing-the-total-since-israel-broke-ceasefire-to-nearly-600/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. CNBC: www.cnbc.com/2025/03/18/israel-attacks-targets-in-gaza-as-ceasefire-deadlock-breaks.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. The Times of India: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/hamas-says-new-israel-strikes-kill-at-least-70-in-gaza/articleshow/104645682.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4. WTOP News: wtop.com/israel-hamas-war/2025/03/israeli-strikes-on-gaza-hit-houses-and-kill-dozens/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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