VICE News: Hamas and Israel Trade Blows in Gaza During Worst Week of Violence Since 2014
For much of the last week, Israel and the militant Palestinian group Hamas have been trading blows: Israeli warplanes and tanks have been firing into the densely populated Gaza strip, while Palestinian fighters lob mortars at Israeli troops — it's the sharpest uptick in hostilities since Israel's 2014 invasion of Gaza.
The escalation of violence comes as Israeli soldiers crossed into Gaza on Wednesday as part of an operation the army says will root out and destroy underground tunnels that lead into Israel.
The frontier between Israel and Gaza has been mostly quite for sometime and its unclear why Israel chose to move into Gaza this past week. But Israeli officials have hinted that the recent capture of Hamas member Mahmoud Atouna may have provided new intelligence the militant group's underground network.
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More News On The Escalating Conflict between Israel And Hamas
Israel tank fire kills Gaza woman, medics say -- BBC
Israel and Hamas using ‘rocket language’ again in new escalation -- Washington Post
Fresh Israeli strikes against Hamas in Gaza -- AFP
Israel bombs Hamas targets in Gaza in worst violence since war of 2014 -- The Telegraph
Israel bombs Hamas targets in wake of tunnel discoveries -- UPI
Hamas leader warns Israel over 'incursions' after days of air strikes -- Middle East Eye
Hamas hits back as IDF finds another cross-border tunnel -- IHS Jane's 360
Hamas says does not want war but will not allow Israeli incursions -- Reuters