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Already, multiple top Israeli sources have confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that the timing of the operation was coordinated with that of the US.
"The prime minister and cabinet chose knowingly to sacrifice the hostages in the [Gaza] Strip," said the brother of released hostage Tal Shoham.
Further, the military will also not target areas where there is potential doubt about hostages being nearby.
"We are more determined than ever to complete the task and destroy Hamas," Said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
The IDF spokesperson's unit released videos and photos from the command center, depicting the three men in deep discussion as the strikes took place.
Hamas has claimed that Israel broke the ceasefire, but it is Hamas that sought to stall since March 1, when the first phase ended.
The US pledges to prosecute Hamas and combat antisemitism globally with new task force.
Hostage families: State of Israel has given up on hostages • Hamas officials killed in strikes
The Prime Minister's Office said that the strikes in Gaza were because of the terror organization's failure to release the hostages.
The air force attacks are designed to degrade Hamas's renewed military capabilities after it was leaked that the terror group has returned to a force of 25,000.