At least 330 people have been killed by Israeli air strikes on Gaza overnight, according to the Hamas-run health ministry
The Israeli military said on Tuesday that the strikes were part of an “extensive” operation – after talks to extend the ceasefire failed to reach an agreement
It is the biggest wave of air strikes since the 19th of January, when the ceasefire came into effect.
The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel would act against Hamas with increasing military strength – going forward
He accused Hamas of “repeated refusal to release hostages”, and of rejecting proposals to extend the ceasefire
Hamas in turn, accuses Israel of attacking “defenceless civilians”, and says mediators should hold Israel “fully responsible” for “violating and overturning” the ceasefire
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