Airstrikes across the Gaza Strip left at least 200 dead, according to the Health Ministry. Israel launched the first major attack since a ceasefire was negotiated in January, targeting Hamas military,

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he ordered the strikes because of a lack of progress in talks to extend the ceasefire.

Israel has launched a new wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, striking dozens of Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January.