Hamas launched rockets into Israeli territory, marking an escalation in the ongoing conflict as Israeli troops intensified ground operations in northern Gaza. This military action follows a collapsed two-month cease-fire provoked by renewed Israeli aerial attacks on Hamas. While the rockets reportedly caused no casualties, the renewed violence has resulted in over 500 fatalities in Gaza, predominantly among civilians. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has committed to increasing pressure on Hamas until they release hostages, while Hamas insists that military actions will not lead to favorable cease-fire terms.
Hamas fired its first barrage of rockets in months into Israeli territory on Thursday as Israeli troops expanded their ground raids in northern Gaza in what looked increasingly like a slide back into full-scale war.
The barrage served as a show of resilience from the Palestinian armed group despite more than a year of war with Israel. A two-month cease-fire collapsed this week with an Israeli aerial bombardment of Gaza.
Israel's renewed assault has killed more than 500 people in Gaza in three days, including scores of children, the Gaza health ministry said on Thursday.
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, has vowed to step up pressure on Hamas until the group capitulates and releases the dozens of Israeli and foreign hostages still being held in Gaza.
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