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The Israeli military renewed its offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip following a week-long ceasefire.
The situation on the Lebanese border resembles a ticking time bomb, though for now, the Israeli military has restrained its responses and exacted a price from the terror group.
The Israeli military was conducting a wave of airstrikes after Palestinian terrorists fired rockets at the Jewish state.
The group was handed over by Hamas to the International Committee of the Red Cross and crossed into Israel from Egypt.
Thursday marked the first time sirens for incoming rocket fire sounded in southern Israel since Nov. 24.
Cairo pressuring the Hamas leader to honor the hostage release deal.
The announcement coincided with Israel’s annual Day of Appreciation for Disabled Soldiers.
The Israeli prime minister thanked the top U.S. diplomat for his support “in the war of eliminating Hamas and securing the release of our hostages.”
Sirens sounded in Dovev, Matat and Sassa.
“On behalf of the entire people of Israel and all citizens of Israel, I salute you; you are genuine heroes. Well done.”
Previous statements by the two sides had said only eight hostages and three bodies would be returned on Thursday.
