Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday accused Hamas militants of violating the ceasefire, adding that Israel is responding "accordingly".

His comments came a day after Israel’s military on Saturday launched airstrikes against Hamas in Gaza in the latest test of the ceasefire that began on Oct. 10.

Health officials in Gaza reported at least 24 people killed and another 54 wounded, including children.

The strikes, which Israel said were in response to gunfire at its troops, came after international momentum on Gaza, with the U.N. Security Council on Monday approving the U.S. blueprint to secure and govern the territory.

Israel has previously carried out similar waves of strikes after reported attacks on its forces during the ceasefire.

At least 33 Palestinians were killed over a 12-hour period Wednesday and Thursday, mostly women and children, health officials said.

Netanyahu also said that Israel's recent strikes on Lebanon were to prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding its capabilities after it was weakened by the Israel-Hezbollah war.