Israeli Strikes Escalate in Gaza Following Hamas Ceasefire Violation

Israeli forces struck Gaza, killing at least 22 Palestinians and senior Hamas terrorists, after Prime Minister Netanyahu accused Hamas of violating a ceasefire agreement.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of violating a ceasefire by deploying a terrorist into Israeli-held territory to attack IDF soldiers.

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In response to the alleged ceasefire breach, Israel initiated air strikes across Gaza, targeting Hamas operatives and infrastructure.

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The Israeli military operations resulted in the deaths of at least 22 Palestinians and left 83 wounded, raising concerns about the ceasefire's stability.

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Israeli forces reported eliminating five senior Hamas terrorists during the strikes, directly linking the actions to the terror group's alleged violation.

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The IDF also reported 17 terrorists emerging from underground tunnels and confirmed the killing of 11 Hamas militants in the Rafah area.

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Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally by presenting a balanced account of events, attributing all claims to their respective sources, and avoiding loaded language. They ensure both Israeli and Hamas perspectives on the ceasefire violation and the strikes are included, allowing readers to form their own conclusions based on reported facts and attributed statements.

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Israel accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire by deploying a terrorist into Israeli-held territory to attack IDF soldiers, which prompted Israel's retaliatory air strikes.

At least 22 Palestinians were killed and 83 were wounded in the Israeli air strikes following the alleged ceasefire violation.

Israel's military operations targeted Hamas operatives and infrastructure, including senior Hamas terrorists and militants emerging from underground tunnels.

Hamas has denied Israel's accusations, insisting it has fully complied with the terms of the ceasefire and accusing Israel of unprovoked violations.

Ceasefire violations have been frequent in the Israel-Gaza conflict, with both sides accused of breaches, but Israeli violations have historically been more frequent and deadly according to documented reports.

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