Key takeaways:
- The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have resumed combat operations against Hamas in Gaza after accusing the militant group of violating the terms of a temporary cease-fire agreement.
- The conflict between Israel and Hamas began on October 7th when Hamas militants launched a violent terror attack on southern Israel.
- The international community has called for both sides to de-escalate the situation and return to the negotiating table.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have resumed combat operations against Hamas in Gaza after accusing the militant group of violating the terms of a temporary cease-fire agreement.
According to the IDF, fighter jets launched airstrikes in Gaza on Friday morning, shortly after the cease-fire expired at 7 a.m. local time. The IDF said that a “number of launches” were identified that “were not intercepted according to protocol.”
The conflict between Israel and Hamas began on October 7th when Hamas militants launched a violent terror attack on southern Israel. Since then, both sides have been engaged in a series of airstrikes and rocket attacks.
The IDF said that Hamas violated the operational pause and fired toward Israeli territory. In response, the IDF has resumed combat operations against Hamas in Gaza.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been ongoing for weeks and shows no signs of abating. The international community has called for both sides to de-escalate the situation and return to the negotiating table. It remains to be seen if the renewed combat operations will lead to a lasting resolution or further escalation of the conflict.
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