Tel Aviv, Israel – Israeli aircraft launched intensive airstrikes on various areas in Gaza City,
Following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement
that he had ordered the army to carry out “strong and immediate operations,”
Against Hamas, claiming that it violated the US-brokered ceasefire agreement.
Eyewitnesses said that the bombing targeted areas near
the largest hospital in the northern Gaza Strip.
Amid reports of casualties, the total number of losses has not yet been determined.
Israeli airstrikes violate humanitarian agreements
A statement issued by Netanyahu’s office stated that “the Prime Minister directed
the army to expand its operations inside Gaza.”
He pointed to ongoing coordination with US officials regarding developments on the ground.
In contrast, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced,
She decided to postpone the handover of a hostage’s body, which was scheduled for Tuesday.
Accusing Israel of violating humanitarian understandings.
The movement said in a statement that “the occupation is fabricating pretexts to launch new airstrikes on Gaza.”
She denied the validity of the Israeli accusations regarding what Tel Aviv described as a “body transfer charade”.
Fragile ceasefire
Netanyahu’s office announced that the remains of the body recovered from the Gaza Strip belonged to Israeli Ofer Tsarfati.
Pointing out that “the operation was re-implemented in coordination with the Red Cross.”
On the ground, Hebrew media reported a “security incident” in Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip.
An Israeli soldier was seriously injured by Hamas gunfire.
Explosions and heavy artillery shelling were heard in Rafah and eastern Khan Yunis.
With intensive flying of Israeli warplanes.
So the new escalation came about three weeks after the fragile ceasefire took effect.
This raises fears of its collapse and the resumption of military confrontations between Israel and Hamas.
