Israel accuses Hamas of violating the ceasefire as the group's civil defence agency says nine people have been killed in the strikes.

T EL AVIV—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered “forceful” strikes in the Gaza Strip after Israel alleged that Hamas violated the cease-fire. Hamas shot at troops who are stationed in Israeli-controlled territory in southern Gaza, a military official said, calling it a violation of the cease-fire. One soldier was hit.

Israel's military has begun striking the Gaza Strip again, as Israel and Hamas traded blame for violating the ceasefire brokered by President Trump.

Hamas denies it was behind an attack on Israeli forces inside an area of Gaza under their control and condemns the strikes.

Prime Minister Netanyahu immediately ordered the strikes after a security assessment with defense officials. The IDF struck Hamas-used infrastructure in southern Gaza after members of the terror group fired at soldiers,

The US Secretary of State stated that the strike was not a violation of the Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal and drew attention to the 13 deceased hostages whose remains are still being held in Gaza.