The Hostages and Missing Families Forum addressed the Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip, stating that following "the Israeli government's decision to sacrifice the 59 hostages, the families of the captives are now making their way to Jerusalem and calling on the people of Israel to join." According to the headquarters, "There is nothing more urgent than this. Military pressure will lead to the killing of the living hostages and the disappearance of the deceased." Shelly Shem Tov, whose son Omer was released in the deal, called on the marchers: "There is no more important time. It is no coincidence that today you are marching with us."
(Yael Ciechanover)

The United Nations' Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory urged for the ceasefire in Gaza to be immediately reinstated after Israeli air strikes pounded the enclave on Tuesday, threatening a complete collapse of the two-month truce. "Waves of airstrikes occurred across the Gaza strip since the early hours of the morning ... This is unconscionable. A ceasefire must be reinstated immediately" Muhannad Hadi said in a statement.
(Reuters)

Freed hostage Emily Damari, who was released as part of the just ended ceasefire, addressed the return to fighting and posted on a social media story that "so many things are running through my head, and I don't know how to get it out, but my heart is mostly broken, shattered and disappointed. Gali, Zivi and the other hostages, we will continue to fight non-stop and do everything so that you can return to us."
(Yael Ciechanover)

The municipalities of Rishon LeZion, Herzliya, Ramat Gan, Givatayim, Modi'in and other cities in central Israel announced that the shelters in their areas are open, and emphasized at the same time that "routine continues." In Tel Aviv, the shelters are opened automatically remotely, and in other cities, the shelters are open most of the year. The IDF clarified that there are no changes to the security guidelines in the center.
(Yael Ciechanover, Raanan Ben-Zur, Meir Turgeman)

he air operation to renew the fighting against Hamas in the Gaza Strip is "Strength and Sword." The operation began around 2:00 a.m., under the command of IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir from the Israeli Air Force command and control bunker , with Shin Bet head Ronen Bar at his side. (Yoav Zeiton)
(Yoav Zitun)

The IDF's Home Front Command advised Israelis to prepare shelters across the country following recent air strikes in the Gaza Strip, the unit's spokesperson Col. (res) Chilik Soffer told Ynet on Tuesday. “In most areas, there’s no immediate threat, but every citizen must be ready to act at a moment’s notice — not just in border areas,” Soffer said. “I recommend preparing shelters everywhere. We don’t know what tomorrow will bring.”
(Sharon Kidon)

North Korea condemned a recent U.S. strike on Yemen as an act violating international law and a country's sovereignty and said such a move could never be justified in any way, the North's state media quoted on Tuesday its ambassador to Yemen as saying.
(Reuters)

IDF Spokesperson in Arabic, Avichay Adraee, issued a warning to Gaza residents in areas of Gaza including in the neighborhoods of Beit Hanoun, Khirbet Khaza'a, Abasan al-Kabira and al-Jedida to evacuate due to the IDF offensive. "The IDF has launched a powerful offensive against the terrorist organizations. These specific areas are considered dangerous combat zones. For your safety, you must evacuate immediately to the known shelters in western Gaza City and Khan Younis. Continuing to remain in the designated areas endangers your lives and the lives of your family members," Adraee wrote.
(Ynet)

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is working to secure a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, potentially by late April, Bloomberg News said on Tuesday, citing Turkish officials familiar with the matter. Erdogan sees closer U.S.-Turkey ties as crucial for regional stability, particularly as Ankara seeks a bigger role in mediating conflicts from Ukraine to Syria, the report added. Erdogan's office and the White House did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comments. On Sunday, Erdogan spoke by telephone with Trump, discussing efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine and to restore stability in Syria. He told Trump that Turkey supported his "decisive and direct initiatives" to end the war between Russia and Ukraine and would continue to strive for a "just and lasting peace", Erdogan's office said in a statement.
(Reuters)

The IDF said on Tuesday that it would close the Rafah border crossing from Gaza to Egypt after it launched its surprise aerial attack on the Strip ending the two-month-long cease-fire. Some 5 wounded and sick people crossed through Rafah daily, in accordance with the cease-fire agreement. Other border crossings into Gaza have been closed for the past two weeks.
(Yoav Zitun)

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum addressed the Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip, stating that following "the Israeli government's decision to sacrifice the 59 hostages, the families of the captives are now making their way to Jerusalem and calling on the people of Israel to join." According to the headquarters, "There is nothing more urgent than this. Military pressure will lead to the killing of the living hostages and the disappearance of the deceased." Shelly Shem Tov, whose son Omer was released in the deal, called on the marchers: "There is no more important time. It is no coincidence that today you are marching with us."
(Yael Ciechanover)

The United Nations' Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory urged for the ceasefire in Gaza to be immediately reinstated after Israeli air strikes pounded the enclave on Tuesday, threatening a complete collapse of the two-month truce. "Waves of airstrikes occurred across the Gaza strip since the early hours of the morning ... This is unconscionable. A ceasefire must be reinstated immediately" Muhannad Hadi said in a statement.
(Reuters)

Freed hostage Emily Damari, who was released as part of the just ended ceasefire, addressed the return to fighting and posted on a social media story that "so many things are running through my head, and I don't know how to get it out, but my heart is mostly broken, shattered and disappointed. Gali, Zivi and the other hostages, we will continue to fight non-stop and do everything so that you can return to us."
(Yael Ciechanover)

The municipalities of Rishon LeZion, Herzliya, Ramat Gan, Givatayim, Modi'in and other cities in central Israel announced that the shelters in their areas are open, and emphasized at the same time that "routine continues." In Tel Aviv, the shelters are opened automatically remotely, and in other cities, the shelters are open most of the year. The IDF clarified that there are no changes to the security guidelines in the center.
(Yael Ciechanover, Raanan Ben-Zur, Meir Turgeman)

he air operation to renew the fighting against Hamas in the Gaza Strip is "Strength and Sword." The operation began around 2:00 a.m., under the command of IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir from the Israeli Air Force command and control bunker , with Shin Bet head Ronen Bar at his side. (Yoav Zeiton)
(Yoav Zitun)

The IDF's Home Front Command advised Israelis to prepare shelters across the country following recent air strikes in the Gaza Strip, the unit's spokesperson Col. (res) Chilik Soffer told Ynet on Tuesday. “In most areas, there’s no immediate threat, but every citizen must be ready to act at a moment’s notice — not just in border areas,” Soffer said. “I recommend preparing shelters everywhere. We don’t know what tomorrow will bring.”
(Sharon Kidon)

North Korea condemned a recent U.S. strike on Yemen as an act violating international law and a country's sovereignty and said such a move could never be justified in any way, the North's state media quoted on Tuesday its ambassador to Yemen as saying.
(Reuters)

IDF Spokesperson in Arabic, Avichay Adraee, issued a warning to Gaza residents in areas of Gaza including in the neighborhoods of Beit Hanoun, Khirbet Khaza'a, Abasan al-Kabira and al-Jedida to evacuate due to the IDF offensive. "The IDF has launched a powerful offensive against the terrorist organizations. These specific areas are considered dangerous combat zones. For your safety, you must evacuate immediately to the known shelters in western Gaza City and Khan Younis. Continuing to remain in the designated areas endangers your lives and the lives of your family members," Adraee wrote.
(Ynet)

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is working to secure a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, potentially by late April, Bloomberg News said on Tuesday, citing Turkish officials familiar with the matter. Erdogan sees closer U.S.-Turkey ties as crucial for regional stability, particularly as Ankara seeks a bigger role in mediating conflicts from Ukraine to Syria, the report added. Erdogan's office and the White House did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comments. On Sunday, Erdogan spoke by telephone with Trump, discussing efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine and to restore stability in Syria. He told Trump that Turkey supported his "decisive and direct initiatives" to end the war between Russia and Ukraine and would continue to strive for a "just and lasting peace", Erdogan's office said in a statement.
(Reuters)

The IDF said on Tuesday that it would close the Rafah border crossing from Gaza to Egypt after it launched its surprise aerial attack on the Strip ending the two-month-long cease-fire. Some 5 wounded and sick people crossed through Rafah daily, in accordance with the cease-fire agreement. Other border crossings into Gaza have been closed for the past two weeks.
(Yoav Zitun)