What has Happened: Earlier this morning, Israel launched a series of attacks against Hamas targets across the Gaza Strip, killing more than 400 people. Netanyahu ordered the strikes after Hamas failed to release additional hostages or accept the U.S. proposal for extending the ceasefire. Hamas has refused to release additional hostages until Israel promises to permanently end the war (a deal that Israel would not make unless Hamas agreed to give up power). However, the decision to focus on airstrikes as opposed to a ground operation at this time gives Hamas another opportunity to come back to the table and ... Academy SITREP – Israel Resumes Strikes in Gaza