Israel Vows ‘No Mercy’ in Gaza as Airstrikes Kill 330, Urges Hostage Returns

Israel has vowed to exert “no mercy” on Hamas amid escalating airstrikes as negotiations for hostage release falter. Over 330 Palestinians are reported dead following extensive strikes by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), igniting widespread destruction in Gaza. Witnesses described an apocalyptic scene, with casualties overwhelming hospitals already strained by months of conflict. Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasize a continued military response until all hostages are released, citing Hamas’s refusal to cooperate. As both sides accuse each other of breaking ceasefire terms, the humanitarian crisis deepens, with significant infrastructure damage and mounting civilian casualties in Gaza, now left in ruins after 15 months of brutal fighting.