Israel and Hamas have been trading blame over violations of the US-mediated ceasefire in Gaza. Photo: AP PHOTO

The Israeli military said it has launched air strikes and artillery fire at targets in southern Gaza, dimming hopes that a US-mediated ceasefire would lead to lasting peace as Israel traded blame with Palestinian militant group Hamas.

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Israel's attacks on Sunday were the most serious test of an already fragile ceasefire, which took effect on October 11.

Israel's military said in a statement that the strikes targeted militants in the Rafah area who had opened fire on its sol

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