Israel-Palestine war: Truce ends, war restarts

Updated On: 02 December, 2023 01:40 AM IST | Deir Al-Balah | Agencies

Mediators continue talks to resume the truce that lasted a week, even as Israel drops leaflets over Gaza telling people to get to safety

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Palestinians check the damage of houses destroyed in the latest Israeli strikes on Khan Yunis. Pics/AP

Israeli fighter jets hit targets in the Gaza Strip minutes after a weeklong truce expired on Friday, as the war with Hamas resumed in full force. Black smoke billowed from the besieged territory and Israel dropped leaflets over parts of southern Gaza urging people to leave their homes, suggesting it was preparing to widen its offensive. Renewed hostilities heightened concerns for the about 140 hostages who remain in Gaza, after more than 100 were freed as part of the truce. Meanwhile, negotiators continued talks to restart the truce, according to mediator Qatar.

Destruction following an Israeli air strike on the Rafah refugee camp