Renewed Conflict in Gaza as Ceasefire Collapses

Israel launched airstrikes in Gaza after a cease-fire deal collapsed, leading to the resumption of fighting. The truce had allowed for the release of over 100 hostages and hundreds of Palestinians from Israeli jails. The renewed bombardment began in Rafah, near the Egyptian border, with casualties reported. Israel's military stated that Hamas violated the truce by firing towards Israeli territory, while Hamas accused Israel of not being interested in extending the truce. The temporary cease-fire had been in place for a week, following weeks of heavy bombardment by Israeli forces in response to a Hamas attack.