Netanyahu tells Gazans as Israel resumes attacksbr br Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday, March 18, that he had authorized the resumption of military action in Gaza after Hamas "refused offer to release hostages."br br In a video statement shared by the PM's office, Netanyahu also urged Palestinians in Gaza to "avoid any contact with Hamas" and "get out of harm's way."br br The Israeli leader thanked the US government of Republican Donald Trump for its support and said fighting wont stop until "vital goals" are achieved.br br On Tuesday, Israeli airstrikes pounded Gaza and killed more than 400 people, Palestinian health authorities said, in an onslaught that ended weeks of relative calm after talks to secure a permanent ceasefire stalled.