Israel carried out ‘extensive strikes’ in Gaza
The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said the strikes were in response to a “repeated refusal” by Hamas “to release our hostages.”
Israel launched a large-scale attack across the Gaza Strip early this morning, its first major assault on the territory in months. It was unclear whether the strikes effectively ended the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas that took effect in mid-January.
At least 44 Palestinians, including five children, were killed and more than 50 were injured, according to the Gazan Ministry of Health.
The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said the strikes were in response to a “repeated refusal” by Hamas “to release our hostages.”
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