Israel has intensified its military operations in Gaza in the five weeks since pausing joint actions with the U.S. in Iran. The focus has returned to the Palestinian enclave, where the Israeli military believes Hamas is consolidating its control.

<img alt="A man wearing a face mask stands in the midst of rubble as he looks up." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/6220c1c6-7efa-455c-bcc4-23d81704695d,1778677178233/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C287%2C5500%2C3093%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Palestinians inspect the site of a Friday Israeli air strike on houses, at Shati (Beach) refugee camp in Gaza City, May 9, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY" width="620" /><p>Israel has escalated its attacks...