* Aircraft launched a new attack against Hamas armed compounds in Gaza Strip
* The military said it was a response to firebombs sent to southern Israel
* Israel said it is 'ready for all scenarios, including renewed fighting'
Israeli aircraft have launched fresh airstrikes against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, bringing an end to the brief ceasefire after the latest devastating conflict in the region.
Israel's military said the latest explosions were a response to the launching of incendiary balloons that caused fires in fields in southern Israel.
In a statement, the military said that it was 'ready for all scenarios, including renewed fighting in the face of continued terrorist acts emanating from Gaza'.
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WNU Editor: These air strikes were ordered by the new government. I am also surprised that the ceasefire lasted this long. I had originally thought that it would last for only one week.
More News On The Breaking Of The Ceasefire Between Israel And Hamas
Israeli airstrikes target Gaza sites, first since cease-fire -- AP
Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza after Palestinians send incendiary balloons -- France 24
Israel launches airstrikes on targets in Gaza -- DW
Israel strikes in Gaza after arson balloons launched -- BBC
Israel carries out Gaza Strip airstrike after militants release incendiary balloons -- The 0Guardian
Gaza unrest: Fire balloons, airstrikes mark a new round of violence in Israel -- FOX News
Israel launches air raids on Gaza Strip -- Al Jazeera
Israel strikes Gaza, 1st time under new government & after ceasefire that ended 11-day war (VIDEOS) -- RT
