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Israel Launches New Wave of Strikes Against Hamas in Gaza, Ceasefire Violations Escalate Tensions

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a new wave of strikes against Hamas militant targets in the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday, following a ceasefire violation earlier in the day, according to the IDF's Southern Command. The strikes targeted tunnels Hamas had used to hold hostages, marking the second wave of Israeli strikes on Sunday. A total of 104 targets were struck during the day, according to Israel's Channel 12. The Israeli army said the initial strikes were in response to Hamas firing an anti-tank missile and opening fire on troops dismantling infrastructure in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Israeli strikes targeted Hamas militant targets in the southern Gaza Strip, including tunnels used to hold hostages.
  • The strikes were in response to Hamas firing an anti-tank missile and opening fire on Israeli troops in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.
  • A total of 104 targets were struck during the day, according to Israel's Channel 12.
  • The Israeli army said that 14 Palestinians were killed in the strikes, according to Palestinian medical sources.
  • Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held consultations with Defense Minister Israel Katz and security officials, instructing them to act forcefully against targets in the strip.
  • Netanyahu also ordered the suspension of humanitarian aid to Gaza until further notice.
  • The political echelon decided to close all crossings to the Gaza Strip.
  • The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey with US support, has been in effect since October 10.
  • Field teams from the Gaza Civil Defense responded to more than 20 distress calls, recovering 14 bodies, including women and journalists, and dozens of injured people.

Statistics:

  • 104 targets struck during the day (according to Israel's Channel 12)
  • 14 Palestinians killed in the strikes (According to Palestinian medical sources)
  • More than 20 distress calls responded by field teams from the Gaza Civil Defense
  • Dozens of injured people, including women and journalists
  • Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in effect since October 10
  • Ceasefire violations escalate tensions between Israel and Hamas

Sources:

  • Xinhua via COMTEX
  • Israel's state-owned Kan TV
  • Israel's Channel 12
  • Palestinian medical sources
  • Gaza Civil Defense spokesperson Mahmoud Basal
  • Statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

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