Gaza Rockets Rupture Truce, Triggering Israeli Air Strikes
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Renewed rocket fire at Israel from the Gaza Strip ruptured a shaky cease-fire, triggering Israeli military strikes across the Hamas-controlled territory and the yanking of Israel’s negotiators from truce talks.
No group in Gaza took responsibility for attacks today, which came just hours before a 24-hour truce extension was to expire. The army said at least six rockets fell near the southern cities of Beersheba, Ashdod and Netivot without causing injuries or damage. Two were intercepted by Israeli anti-missile defenses. At least 14 targets in Gaza were hit in Israeli air raids, according to local media and eyewitnesses.