Israel Hamas war: Israeli army strikes Hamas strongholds in Gaza

ISRAELI forces have blitzed 200 Hamas targets in Gaza just hours after the ceasefire came to an end. In Hamas strongholds Khan Younis and Rafah, IDF troops have expertly destroyed booby-trapped areas, tunnel shafts and Hamas command centres. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant watched the Israeli Air Force strike the Gaza Strip from a helicopter earlier today. He released a video statement afterwards stating: “Hamas only understands force. “Last night… I approved the continuation of the IDF offensive. This morning, we all saw the meaning of the strikes. “It was seen in Israel and by the Hamas terror organization in the Gaza Strip. “I watched the attacks and saw their intensity from the cockpit of an Air Force combat helicopter over the Gaza Strip. “As I said from the first day, I repeat now, Hamas only understands force. “We will continue to strike [Hamas] until we achieve the goals of the war: Dismantling Hamas, the elimination of its military capabilities and the return of the hostages to their homes. “We will continue this mission until a successful ending, and victory over Hamas.“ 109 Palestinians have been killed since the hostilities resumed earlier today, according to the Gazan health ministry. Hundreds more have been injured in the process. A resident from Khan Younis told NBC News that the Israeli airstrikes have been near-constant. Mohammad Ghalayini said: “Every 10-15 minutes there have been strikes, some of it 500 metres away from us.“ Mohammad was among the millions of those in Gaza to have received leaflets dropped by the IDF. The flyers were dropped from warplanes across southern Gaza urging residents to evacuate before Israel widened their offensive against Hamas. The leaflets dropped all over al Qarara, Khirbet al Khuza’a, Abasan and Bani Suhaila in the Khan Younis area, read: “You are under orders to evacuate immediately and to go to the shelters in the Rafah area. “The city of Khan Younis is a dangerous combat zone. We have warned you. Continue reading: The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on Twitter: Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: #israel #palestine #gaza #hamas