Why did the IDF launch new strikes in Gaza?
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Answer
The IDF launched new strikes in Gaza in response to what it described as ceasefire violations by Hamas, including attacks on Israeli troops, the mishandling or delayed return of hostage remains, and an ambush that killed an Israeli soldier. Both sides accuse each other of breaking the truce, and Israeli officials say the strikes target militant threats. Hamas denies involvement in some incidents and claims Israel violated the ceasefire as well.
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IDF strikes Gaza after terrorists fire at troops
- IDF troops near Rafah in southern Gaza came under fire from operatives. 8s
- Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered military strikes in Gaza in response to the attack. 25s
- Hamas denied involvement in the attack and said it would not return hostages due to alleged Israeli ceasefire violations. 54s
- Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple areas in Gaza, including Rafah and Gaza City, but were less intense than previous operations. 1m 22s
- The IDF released drone video alleging Hamas staged the discovery of hostage remains. 31s
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The Israeli military said it carried out precise strikes against what it called terrorist infrastructure that posed a threat to troops. Israel said the strikes were in retaliation for an ambush by Palestinian gunmen that killed one of its soldiers.
Israel launched a wave of strikes across Gaza after accusing Hamas militants of violating a ceasefire agreement, reportedly following the killing of an Israeli soldier in northern Gaza. The Israeli military stated it targeted militant commanders.
The strikes followed accusations from Israel's military that Hamas had violated the ceasefire by attacking Israeli forces in the area. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered renewed military action after disputes over the return of hostage remains.
