"Israel's military has launched a wave of air strikes on southern Gaza as the fragile United States-brokered ceasefire intended to end the two-year war comes under threat. The Israeli army said on Sunday that it was conducting a massive and extensive wave of strikes on dozens of targets, just hours after it struck the city of Rafah, claiming its troops had come under fire from Hamas fighters in the area."
"We have no knowledge of any incidents or clashes taking place in the Rafah area, as these are red zones under the occupation's control, and contact with the remaining groups of ours there has been cut off since the war resumed in March of this year, the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, said in a statement on Sunday."
"Reporting from Gaza City, Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud said that Palestinians are very concerned about the sudden escalation. Fear and panic are dominating the scene among people in Gaza as Israel's military launched more than 20 air strikes. We've been approached by people, including women and children, who are asking us if the war is back on, Mahmoud said. Some said, Now that Israel has got the captives back, they're back at killing us.'"
Hamas maintains that it is abiding by the ceasefire while Israeli forces conducted a large wave of air strikes across southern Gaza. Israeli military said it struck dozens of targets, including Rafah, after alleging troops came under fire from Hamas fighters. Gaza's Civil Defence reported at least 15 Palestinians killed by air raids across the enclave. The Israeli army said it responded with strikes and artillery after troops were targeted. The Qassam Brigades said they had no knowledge of incidents in Rafah and that contact with remaining groups there had been cut off since March. Residents reported fear and panic as more than 20 strikes were launched.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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