Israel hits Gaza from land, sea and air as Hamas pulls out of truce talks

Israel launched numerous attacks across the Gaza Strip on Monday after conducting raids in Rafah and central Gaza that killed “a number of” militants. This relentless bombardment came as prospects dwindled for a truce and hostage release deal being secured any time soon, as Hamas announced Sunday it was withdrawing from truce talks. According to a senior official from the militant group, Ismail Haniyeh, the group’s chief political leader, told international mediators that Hamas was “ready to resume negotiations” when Israel’s government “demonstrates seriousness in reaching a ceasefire agreement and a prisoner exchange deal”.



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