A fragile ceasefire in Gaza is on the verge of collapse after Israel launched fresh airstrikes, closing crossings and leaving at least 51 Palestinians dead.
The escalation came after Israel accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement, killing two Israeli troops and wounding three others in Rafah.
The Israel Defense Forces said it has "now begun a wave of strikes" in southern Gaza "following a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement" by Hamas.
Author's summary: Gaza ceasefire collapses amid new attacks.