Israel launches air strikes on Gaza in heaviest blitz since ceasefire began after Hamas refused to release hostages

ISRAEL launched devastating airstrikes against Hamas terrorists in Gaza in the early hours of this morning.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he ordered the blitz – the heaviest since the ceasefire began in January – because of a lack of progress in talks with the terror group.

Israel launched fresh airstrikes against Hamas in Gaza on Tuesday

Images circulating on social media appear to show the blitz on Gaza

His defence minister said Israel had resumed fighting in the Strip while vowing to press ahead until all remaining Israeli hostages were released.

The Israeli military said it had struck Hamas targets across Gaza – ending a weeks-long standoff over extending the ceasefire.

The surprise attack shattered a period of relative calm and raised the prospect of a full return to fighting.

It also raised questions about the fate of the roughly two dozen Israeli hostages still held by Hamas terrorists who are still believed to be alive.

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