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IDF Says Resumed Combat Against Hamas in Gaza Strip as Movement Violated Truce

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Friday that it had resumed fighting against Palestinian movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip, as the latter violated the humanitarian pause by opening fire on Israeli territory.
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"Hamas violated the operational pause, and in addition, fired toward Israeli territory. The IDF has resumed combat against the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip," the IDF wrote on Telegram.
Israeli fighter jets are currently hitting Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces said.
"The Wall Street Journal reported late on Thursday, that the two sides had agreed to extend a temporary humanitarian pause for an eighth day.
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