The IDF has called the action a response to what it claims were ceasefire violation by Hamas
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a series of large-scale strikes across Gaza on Sunday, claiming its actions were a response to a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire by Hamas. The Palestinian militant group has denied the allegations, insisting it did not break the truce.
The IDF said it had struck “dozens of Hamas terror targets across Gaza,” including “weapons storage facilities, firing posts, terrorist cells and additional Hamas terror infrastructure.” The strikes were prompted by an alleged attack on Israeli troops operating in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
“In addition, the IDF struck and dismantled ~6 km of underground terrorist infrastructure, used to advance attacks against Israel, using over 120 munitions,” the Israeli military said.
Shortly after that, the IDF said the country’s government had opted to renew the “enforcement of ceasefire.” The announcement came amid media reports that the renewed hostility angered Washington, which pressured Israel with demands to stop the strikes.
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