Goa, March 18 -- At least 200 individuals lost their lives as Israeli airstrikes targeted Gaza, effectively ending a fragile ceasefire that had been in place since January. The assaults, which occurred early Tuesday, impacted various locations including Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis, and Rafah, representing the most severe bombardment since the ceasefire commenced. Palestinian health officials indicated that a significant number of the deceased were children, as the strikes affected residential neighborhoods where thousands of people remain displaced.

During the course of these attacks, a spokesperson from the White House confirmed that Israel had sought consultation with the Trump administration prior to executing the strikes. I...