Hola amigos! 🚨 Israel launched fresh strikes across Gaza on Tuesday after accusing Hamas of a ceasefire breach, renewing tensions just weeks after a U.S.-brokered deal aimed at halting two years of conflict.
Local health authorities reported at least 26 lives lost: five in Bureij refugee camp, four in Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood, and five in Khan Younis when a car was hit. Witnesses say air raids continued into early Wednesday, lighting up the night sky with bursts of light and echoes of explosions. 💥
The Israeli military has stayed quiet on the latest attacks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office had warned of powerful attacks but gave no details. A military spokesperson pointed to a Hamas strike on Israeli forces in territory under Israeli control as the trigger, calling it a blatant violation of the ceasefire.
The ceasefire took effect on October 10, ending two years of clashes sparked by Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023. But both sides have traded blame for continued skirmishes.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, fresh from a Trump administration visit to Israel, told reporters that despite the flare-up, the ceasefire is still holding. He said we can expect skirmishes here and there, but the overall peace could endure.
Earlier Tuesday, Israeli media reported gunfire in Rafah between Israeli forces and Hamas fighters. Hamas denied involvement and reiterated its commitment to the ceasefire. Days before, Israel carried out a targeted strike on a Gaza operative it said planned attacks on Israeli troops.
The region now watches closely: can this fragile peace survive the next spark? 🤞🌍
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Israel strikes Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating ceasefire
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