Israel Says Hamas Violated Terms of Cease-Fire as Truce Lapses
- Hamas-Israel cease-fire had been extended until Friday morning
- Israeli jets started striking Gaza soon after deadline passed
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Israel and Hamas resumed their war in the Gaza Strip on Friday morning after a week-long truce ended with the two sides failing to agree on the release of more hostages held by the militant group.
Israeli jets struck Hamas targets in Gaza soon after the cease-fire finished at 7 a.m. local time. The army also dropped leaflets on southern parts of the enclave, including around the city of Khan Younis, telling people to evacuate and signaling an expansion of Israel’s ground offensive beyond the north.