The IDF explained the resumption of strikes on Gaza by the preparation of terrorist attacks by Hamas

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has resumed attacks on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip due to repeated violations of the ceasefire by the Palestinian movement and the preparation of terrorist attacks against Israelis. Anna Ukolova, a representative of the IDF, told Izvestia on March 18.

"The strikes that our Air Force carried out today in the Gaza Strip are aimed at destroying the Hamas infrastructure and eliminating the militants of this organization. Hamas has repeatedly violated the ceasefire and, according to the information we have, planned terrorist attacks against Israeli citizens," Ukolova said.

She stressed that the purpose of the attacks on Hamas positions is to ensure the safety of Israeli citizens. According to Ukolova, the further development of operational actions will depend on the assessment of the situation and the decisions of the country's political leadership.

The IDF also called on residents of the Gaza Strip to leave the war zones and avoid being near Hamas positions.

"As at the beginning of the war, we are taking various actions to minimize civilian casualties in the sector," they stressed.

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On March 18, the IDF announced the resumption of military operations against the Palestinian radical movement Hamas in Gaza. As a result of the Israeli airstrikes, more than 1,000 people were injured, and the death toll increased to 310. The media also said that Israel had warned the administration of US President Donald Trump in advance about the resumption of strikes on Gaza.