RETURN TO HELL

Israeli strikes kill 413, including kids, as ceasefire is over. | Massacre sparks fury but Netanyahu Vows more attacks.

- CHRIS HUGHES

ISRAEL sparked outrage yesterday by unleashing airstrikes on Gaza that killed at least 413 people, shattering hopes of a lasting ceasefire.

Health chiefs said around 263 women and children were among the dead as terrible images of blood-soaked corpses emerged.

The death toll is expected to rise.

The strikes across Gaza left at least 600 people injured but Israel warned it was resuming attacks until Hamas releases all hostages.

It was described as the deadliest day in the region since the start of the war on October 7, 2023, and brings the death toll since then to - 61,700. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu came under criticism from all sides over the attack, which came just over a fortnight after the ceasefire ended.

His own people, including $ former hostages, warned the new violence could lead to the death of f the 59 remaining detainees in Gaza. But Defence Minister Israel - Katz said: "The gates of hell will open in Gaza if hostages aren't released."