Gaza’s fragile ceasefire shattered early on Tuesday as Israel carried out deadly strikes across the enclave and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to use “increasing military strength” against Hamas.
The overnight bombardments struck multiple locations across Gaza and were the most extensive since a months-long ceasefire came into effect, with Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz declaring: “Tonight we returned to fighting in Gaza.”
The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was already hanging in the balance with phase one ending two weeks ago and all sides at loggerheads over a path forward that might see remaining Israeli hostages freed and a permanent peace secured.
