AL-JAZEERA (Citing medical sources): The number of martyrs has risen to 356 due to Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.

ASSOCIATED PRESS (Citing UNICEF spokesperson in Gaza): Israeli airstrikes have struck tents and shelters housing displaced families.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA (Gaza Media Office): Over 322 martyrs, missing persons, and dozens of injured have fallen in the past 5 hours due to Israeli airstrikes.

The office strongly condemned the ongoing “brutal and savage crimes” committed by the Israeli army, holding it fully responsible for the serious consequences of its actions.

The office called on the international community to break its silence and take action to halt the “brutal and horrific massacres.”

MINISTRY OF HEALTH IN GAZA: The number of martyrs has risen to 310 due to Israeli airstrikes.

QUDS NEWS NETWORK: Israeli warplanes bomb the home of the Al-Akhras family in Al-Mahatta Street, Al-Janineh neighborhood, Rafah.

عاجل| طائرات الاحتلال تقصف منزلاً لعائلة الأخرس في شارع المحطة بحي الجنينة برفح pic.twitter.com/8sPtuCqp9o

— شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) March 18, 2025

ISRAELI RADIO: The resumption of fighting in Gaza may delay the dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, who is leading operations alongside the Chief of Staff.

‘Kingdom’ is Collapsing – Israeli Newspapers on Civil War, Netanyahu’s Dictatorship

QUDS NEWS NETWORK: Children have been killed due to an Israeli airstrike near Al-Tawba Mosque in Al-Zohour neighborhood, northern Rafah.

لحظة قصف طيران الاحتلال المروحي مخيم المغازي وسط قطاع غزة pic.twitter.com/FcmF8DJt65

— شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) March 18, 2025

ISRAELI MEDIA: Maariv: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a delay in his testimony before the court today, Tuesday, due to the renewal of fighting in Gaza.

US MEDIA: The White House confirms that Israel ‘consulted’ the US before its mass bombardment of Gaza.

تغطية صحفية: جثامين الشهداء في ساحة مستشفى الشفاء بمدينة غزة pic.twitter.com/nusJsT2u3v

— شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) March 18, 2025

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli warplanes have bombed Dar Al-Fadhila School in the northwestern part of Rafah, southern Gaza.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Israeli military has intensified its bombardment, targeting residential areas, displacement camps, and strategic locations in Gaza. According to medical sources, the death toll has now reached 232, with the majority concentrated in southern Gaza, including Rafah and Khan Younis.

Hundreds of Palestinians Killed as Israeli Army Resumes Genocidal Assault

WALL STREET JOURNAL (Citing an Israeli official): The American president, Donald Trump, gave Israel the green light to resume attacks after Hamas refused to release the prisoners.

LOCAL MEDIA: Israeli tanks are shelling the southern and eastern areas of the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

AL-JAZEERA (Citing medical sources): The toll from the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 199 martyrs, with 107 of them from the southern part of the Strip.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Local sources reported that over 20 people were killed in the Israeli occupation’s bombardment of homes east of Khan Younis city in the southern Gaza Strip.

Watch | Entire families, including women and children, massacred by Israel's mass bombardment of Khan Yunis residential areas and displaced civilians' tents. pic.twitter.com/kvjJsJj9Pi

— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) March 18, 2025

STATEMENT: Islamic Jihad Movement:

The declaration by war criminal Netanyahu and his government to resume the aggression in the Gaza Strip is an intentional act of committing more massacres.

Netanyahu deliberately sabotaged all efforts to reach a ceasefire.

STATEMENT: Hamas leader Sami Abu Zuhri:

The US administration is a partner in the aggression against the Gaza Strip.

Hamas has fully committed to implementing the terms of the ceasefire agreement.

New Hamas statement:

“Netanyahu and his extremist government have decided to overturn the ceasefire agreement. […] We hold the criminal Netanyahu and the Nazi-zionist occupation fully responsible for the repercussions of the treacherous aggression on Gaza.” pic.twitter.com/WB5gvImGwK

— red. (@redstreamnet) March 18, 2025

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: 86 people were killed and dozens more injured in Israeli airstrikes on homes and shelters for displaced people in the Gaza Strip, with 52 of the casualties in Khan Yunis.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources reported that five people were killed and several others injured in an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Al-Taba’een School, which houses displaced people in the Daraj neighborhood in central Gaza.

Dozens of casualties, mainly children, are being transported to hospitals in Gaza due to Israel's surprise bombardment of the Strip. pic.twitter.com/cXOhANpmXp

— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) March 18, 2025

STATEMENTS: Hamas:

We hold the criminal Netanyahu and the Nazi Zionist occupation fully responsible for the consequences of the treacherous aggression against Gaza.

Hamas: Netanyahu and his government have decided to violate the ceasefire agreement.

We call on the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to fulfill their responsibilities in supporting our people and breaking the siege on Gaza.

Watch | An entire Palestinian family, including children and an infant, was wiped out by Israeli mass bombardment of Khan Yunis following Israel's decision to renew the genocide. pic.twitter.com/d16qy24Cxq

— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) March 18, 2025

UPDATES:

34 killed and dozens injured in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.

Dozens of injured arrive at Al-Awda Hospital in Tal al-Zaatar, Jabaliya Refugee Camp, following airstrikes on homes in northern Gaza Strip.

Israeli artillery shells western areas of Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.

Bodies of children as a result of Israeli airstrikes targeting homes and displacement shelters in Gaza City. pic.twitter.com/tpYOH0EXTf

— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) March 18, 2025

GAZA MEDICAL SOURCES (Cited in Al-Jazeera): 25 killed and dozens injured in renewed Israeli Airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.

الحرب عادت من جديد..!pic.twitter.com/x2nTthghG7

— أنس الشريف Anas Al-Sharif (@AnasAlSharif0) March 18, 2025

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The Civil Defense in Gaza reported that their crews are facing significant difficulties in their work due to simultaneous airstrikes on various areas of the Gaza Strip.

Massive destruction following an Israeli airstrike on a residential block in Al-Nuseirat, central Gaza. pic.twitter.com/V8ogcX1Bs4

— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) March 18, 2025

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The Civil Defense in Gaza reported that there were dead and wounded as a result of an Israeli airstrike on the Al-Ahrar building in the northern beach area, west of Gaza City.

طائرات الاحتلال تشن أحزمة نارية وغارات متتالية على مناطق متفرقة بقطاع غزة pic.twitter.com/AYkUF0OgKN

— ساحات – عاجل (@Sa7atPlBreaking) March 18, 2025

US MEDIA: Axios, citing the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reported that Israel has resumed its military operations against Hamas in Gaza.

The Israeli Broadcasting Authority also reported that the air force launched a wave of attacks across the Gaza Strip.

It was stated that Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the Israeli army to take strong action against Hamas in Gaza.

YEMENI MEDIA:

A US airstrike targeted the Jabal Sarf area in Bani Hashish district, Sanaa governorate.

The Al-Habashi iron factory in Bajil district, Hodeidah, was targeted by over 12 US airstrikes.

A US airstrike targeted an open area near 60th Street West in the Thawra district of Sanaa.

UNRWA: The UNRWA Gaza Operations Director stated that the ceasefire must hold to allow children in Gaza to resume their education. He emphasized the need to provide a future for children and their families, warning that an entire generation is at risk.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE:

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to dismiss Shin Bet (Shabak) chief Ronen Bar has captured the attention of many political and military analysts in Israeli newspapers, many of whom have issued warnings about an impending larger crisis.

Most articles collectively suggest that this decision, which will be presented to the government if judicial petitions fail to stop it, could lead to internal divisions described by some as civil war.

‘Kingdom’ is Collapsing – Israeli Newspapers on Civil War, Netanyahu’s Dictatorship

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Broadcasting Authority (KAN), citing sources:

The preparations of the Palestinian groups to resume fighting included rebuilding damaged field leaderships.

These preparations also involved distributing weapons and setting up military sites.

There has been no progress in negotiations with Hamas so far, and the realistic scenario is a return to fighting.

Hamas currently has 25,000 fighters, while Islamic Jihad has 5,000.

The army has observed intensive preparations by the Palestinian factions in Gaza over the past two weeks for a resumption of fighting.

STATEMENT: The UNRWA Operations Director in Gaza said that the ceasefire must hold so that children in the Gaza Strip can resume learning. The UN official added that it is crucial to provide a future for the children and their families, otherwise an entire generation will be at risk.

ARABIC MEDIA: Hamas leader Osama Hamdan (speaking to Al-Jazeera):

Our position is clear, which is to adhere to what has been agreed upon.

We are ready to implement any measure that facilitates the application of the agreement, and it is unacceptable to return to square one.

The mediators have been unable to pressure Israel to enter the second phase of the agreement.

We demand allowing the entry of medical supplies and rubble removal equipment.

The blockade on the Gaza Strip, starvation, and the closure of the crossings cannot be acceptable to the Palestinian people.

The (Steve) Witkoff proposal does not address a ceasefire, the opening of crossings, or ending the blockade, and is limited only to the exchange of prisoners.

‘Before it is Too Late’ – UNICEF Calls for Entry of Aid into Gaza

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Egypt is pushing for an international presence in Gaza and the West Bank, proposing UN-backed peacekeeping forces to pave the way for Palestinian statehood and secure a lasting ceasefire.

Egypt Proposes UN Presence in Gaza, West Bank for Palestinian State

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Channel 13 reported that the first petition has been filed with the Supreme Court against the dismissal of Shinbet chief Ronen Bar.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Tel Aviv University announced a two-hour strike tomorrow, Wednesday, in protest of the dismissal of Shinbet chief Ronen Bar.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom reported that representatives of the families of Israeli captives in Gaza are attempting to intercept Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s convoy at the entrance to the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Broadcasting Authority (KAN) reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the security situation today with the Defense Minister, the heads of the military and Mossad and that Shin Bet Ronen Bar did not attend the meeting.

Shin Bet Chief Refuses to Resign, Accuses Netanyahu of Failure

ISRAELI MEDIA: The leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu party stated that Netanyahu may attempt to postpone elections scheduled for next year.

BRITISH FM STATEMENT: Britain condemns Israel’s prevention of aid to Gaza and the punishment of its residents. Hamas cannot have any role in Gaza. Targeting shipping vessels in the Red Sea by the Ansarallah is unacceptable and cannot go unpunished.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The leader of the Israeli Democratic Party, Yair Golan, accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of seeking to end the Zionist project, stating that he poses a threat to Israel.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Gaza’s government media head stated that the ongoing siege, restrictions on heavy equipment, and delays in reconstruction are hindering efforts to prevent the collapse of Gaza’s many deteriorating buildings.

Gaza’s Silent Killers: The Constant Threat of Unexploded Missiles

AL-MAYADEEN: Israeli tanks launched several sound bombs at the Tel Sultan neighborhood in western Rafah, southern Gaza.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) reportedly said that Israeli soldiers severely beat its crews while they were covering the clashes in Odala.

Israeli Forces Assault Red Crescent Crews amid West Bank Raids

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli forces forced around 200 Palestinian families to flee from Tulkarm refugee camp and the surrounding neighborhoods over the past two days.

The occupation forces informed the remaining families in the Qaqoon neighborhood of the camp to leave their homes, while assaulting other citizens in the Abu al-Foul neighborhood as they tried to return to their homes to retrieve essential items.

Israel Displaces 200 Families in Jenin, Deploys Additional Forces for Jenin Raid

AL-MAYADEEN: Yemen’s Defense Minister Mohammad al-Atifi states that the Yemeni armed forces are prepared to escalate confrontations according to the scale of any emerging challenge.

For Second Time in 24 Hours, Ansarallah Hits USS Truman amid US Aggression

ISRAELI MEDIA: Haaretz (Citing former Shin Bet chief Karmi Gillon:

Netanyahu acted like a dictator by firing the Shin Bet chief, as he wasn’t personally loyal to him.

Netanyahu is destroying Shin Bet and asking its head to serve the king, not the kingdom.

Efforts to fire the Attorney General and now the Shin Bet chief are laying the foundation for dictatorship.

STATEMENT (Cited in Al-Jazeera): European Union Foreign Policy Chief, Kaja Kallas, emphasized the necessity for humanitarian aid to reach those in need in Gaza.

She also stressed that, for Europeans, it is crucial that Hamas plays no role in the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.

Palestine Action Group Files Legal Challenge over ‘Anti-Protest’ Laws in NSW

STATEMENT: Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid stated that the moment the Shin Bet began investigating Netanyahu’s office, the latter decided to dismiss Bar hastily and unlawfully:

The leaders of opposition parties met today to coordinate efforts and halt this irresponsible action. They have decided to file a joint petition with the Supreme Court against Bar’s dismissal.

Lapid emphasized that the motive behind Bar’s dismissal is to disrupt serious criminal investigations in Netanyahu’s office, which involve violations of state security.

Shin Bet Chief Refuses to Resign, Accuses Netanyahu of Failure

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported on statements from former Israeli security officials regarding the dismissal of the Shin Bet chief:

Netanyahu is unqualified to dismiss anyone.

Israel is now at risk.

Netanyahu is trying to prevent investigations and conceal information.

CBS: Sources revealed that the Trump administration and Israel have contacted the governments of Sudan and Somalia as potential locations for resettling Gaza residents. They have also shown interest in Syria as a possible resettlement site.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: In Gaza, unexploded missiles and bombs now pose a silent, lingering threat to civilians, turning everyday life into a deadly gamble, as reported by Shaimaa Eid.

Gaza’s Silent Killers: The Constant Threat of Unexploded Missiles

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli occupation police announced the detention of 36 Palestinian workers from the West Bank who were allegedly working illegally inside Israel.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Two people were killed and others injured after an Israeli drone targeted Palestinians east of Al-Bureij camp in central Gaza.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE:

Illegal Israeli Jewish settlers, backed by Israeli army forces, have increased attacks on Palestinians and their homes across the occupied West Bank, including the towns of Masaffer Yatta and Wadi Hilweh.

In Masaffer Yatta, south of Hebron (Al-Khalil), local activist Osama Makhamreh said a group of settlers attacked the homes of residents in the village of Susiya and assaulted one of the families.

Settler Attacks on West Bank Villages Intensify amid Israel’s Military Operations

ISRAELI MEDIA: The far-right Israeli Finance Minister stated that any attempt by judicial authorities to block the replacement of Ronen Bar through force is illegal and should not be complied with.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE:

The Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Monday that they had successfully targeted the US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman for the second time within hours, in addition to thwarting a planned US airstrike on Yemen.

In a statement delivered by its spokesman, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the Yemeni forces, affiliated with the Ansarallah movement, confirmed that the USS Harry S. Truman was hit for the second time in 24 hours in the northern Red Sea, “with a number of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones in an engagement that lasted for several hours.”

For Second Time in 24 Hours, Ansarallah Hits USS Truman amid US Aggression

AL-AKHBAR: An Israeli drone targeted a motorcycle in Yuhmor al-Shaqif, South Lebanon, injuring at least two people and causing damage to a residential building and a vehicle.

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: One Lebanese citizen was killed in the Israeli drone strike.

Israeli drone targeted a motorcycle in Yuhmor al-Shaqif, South Lebanon, injuring at least two people and causing damage to a residential building and a vehicle.

The Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed one fatality. pic.twitter.com/pVRgnErQq2

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 17, 2025

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (KAN) reported that one hundred protest leaders announced a massive demonstration in Jerusalem starting next Wednesday in response to the dismissal of Shinbet chief Ronen Bar.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Three people were injured after an Israeli drone struck a group of Palestinians in the Al-Juneina neighborhood east of Rafah.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli newspaper Maariv reported declines in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange following the dismissal of Ronen Bar, noting that the Israeli shekel is showing weakness in the currency exchange market.

ISRAELI MEDIA: The trial session of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was paused for ten minutes after he was handed a security update during the hearing.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE:

The head of Israel’s General Security Service Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, has set conditions for his departure while refusing to resign. He accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of repeated failures and rejected calls for his resignation.

Bar stated on Monday that he would remain in his position until all captives were returned and called for an investigative committee involving all relevant parties, including political and government officials as well as the prime minister. He emphasized that such an inquiry was necessary for public safety.

Shin Bet Chief Refuses to Resign, Accuses Netanyahu of Failure

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Broadcasting Authority (KAN) reported that several groups and sectors plan to protest near the government headquarters in Jerusalem next Wednesday against the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: The mayor of Metula stated that they have filed a petition with the court against the return of residents due to security risks. There is no place to return to, as the municipality building and over 70% of the structures have been damaged.

SPANISH FOREIGN MINISTER: Spain wants aid to continue entering Gaza without restrictions, and Gaza must be part of any future state.

UNICEF: One million children in Gaza are struggling to survive amid a lack of basic necessities. Hundreds of thousands in Gaza lack clean water and sanitation services. A sustainable ceasefire and unrestricted access to aid can save lives in Gaza.

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: Former Shin Bet chief Yaakov Peri stated that the position of Shin Bet chief is not based on trust. Netanyahu wants to remove all gatekeepers and act alone.

Shin Bet Admits Failures in Preventing Oct 7 Attack, Blames Netanyahu’s Leadership

YAIR GOLAN: I warned nine years ago that Israel was descending into dictatorship. The government wants to grant itself the right to do whatever it wants based on the orders of a corrupt individual. Netanyahu thinks he is a supreme ruler who can do as he pleases.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation forces invaded Shuafat camp in occupied Jerusalem on Monday morning.

Israel Displaces 200 Families in Jenin, Deploys Additional Forces for Jenin Raid

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli forces surrounded a house during an incursion into the town of Qaffin near Tulkarm in the northern West Bank on Monday morning.

AL-AQSA TV: Palestinian Authority security forces detained youth Fadaa Abu Amira from the town of Kafr Dan west of Jenin in the northern West Bank early Monday morning. For weeks, PA security forces have been cracking down on Palestinian resistance fighters, labeling them as outlaws in several areas of the West Bank.