Why has the Gaza ceasefire come to an end?
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Fighting resumed between Israel and Hamas on Friday morning, ending a seven-day ceasefire between the two sides that had seen hostages and prisoners released and much-needed humanitarian assistance reaching the Gaza Strip.
Here's a look at some of the key questions around the latest developments.
Why did the ceasefire end?
An hour before the ceasefire was due to end at 07:00 local time (05:00 GMT), the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that sirens were sounding for communities close to the Gaza Strip - it then said it had intercepted a rocket fired from the enclave.
An hour later, Israel's military said fighting had resumed, accusing Hamas of violating the terms of the agreement.
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