Israel launched a wave of air strikes over the Gaza strip early Tuesday, saying it was hitting Hamas targets in the heaviest assault in the area since a ceasefire in January came into effect.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the strikes due to lack of progress with continued talks to extend the ceasefire. It was not immediately clear whether the operation was a one -time pressure tactic, or that the 17 -month -old war was completely resumed.
Gaza’s Health Ministry said at least 44 people died in the air strikes.
Hamas warned that Israel’s new air strides violated their ceasefire and jeopardized the plight of hostages.
