The Israeli military has announced that it is resuming military operations in Gaza, just hours after an unconditional ceasefire between Israel and Hamas had begun.
Reuters reported that Israeli tank and artillery fire had begun two hours after the truce went into affect, with dozens of Palestinians killed.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military said 8 rockets and mortars were fired from Gaza into Israel. An official from the Israeli Prime Minister's office said that armed groups in Gaza had "flagrantly violated the ceasefire".
Israeli foreign ministry spokesman, Yigal Palmor, went on to tell the BBC that the agreed truce was “brazenly broken” by Hamas adding,
Shortly after midday on Friday, Israel reported one of its soldiers missing, accusing Hamas of captured the soldier whilst fighting took place in underground tunnels.
The soldier was later identified as 23 year old Hadar Goldin.
"We want to strengthen the IDF and the State of Israel in its war against Hamas. We are confident that Israel will do everything to bring Hadar back home," said the soldier's father speaking to journalists later that evening.
Reuters reported that Israeli tank and artillery fire had begun two hours after the truce went into affect, with dozens of Palestinians killed.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military said 8 rockets and mortars were fired from Gaza into Israel. An official from the Israeli Prime Minister's office said that armed groups in Gaza had "flagrantly violated the ceasefire".
Israeli foreign ministry spokesman, Yigal Palmor, went on to tell the BBC that the agreed truce was “brazenly broken” by Hamas adding,
“I can confirm that Israel responded to Hamas fire, rockets and attacks against our troops”.See more from the BBC here.
Shortly after midday on Friday, Israel reported one of its soldiers missing, accusing Hamas of captured the soldier whilst fighting took place in underground tunnels.
The soldier was later identified as 23 year old Hadar Goldin.
"We want to strengthen the IDF and the State of Israel in its war against Hamas. We are confident that Israel will do everything to bring Hadar back home," said the soldier's father speaking to journalists later that evening.