The Israeli Defense Forces on Sunday accused Hamas of breaking a recent cease-fire and renewed attacks in Gaza against what it called "terror targets."

"Earlier today, terrorists fired an anti-tank missile and gunfire toward IDF troops operating to dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the Rafah area, in southern Gaza, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement," the IDF alleged in a post to social media.

"In response, the IDF has begun striking in the area to eliminate the threat and dismantle tunnel shafts and military structures used for terrorist activity. These terrorist actions constitute a blatant violation of the cease-fire agreement, and the IDF will respond firmly."

The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement that it directed "strong action" be taken ag

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