Three Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip today, the enclave's health ministry announced, as Israel's army said it was hitting Hamas after its soldiers came under fire.
The flare-up comes five days after a United Nations-brokered ceasefire helped halt an earlier surge in violence.
The three were killed in strikes east of Gaza City, a health ministry statement said, without giving their identities.
The Israeli army said it carried out artillery strikes against seven military targets belonging to Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas.
"A short while ago, terrorists fired at (Israeli) soldiers in the southern Gaza Strip," an army statement said, without mentioning any injuries to the troops.
"In response... artillery targeted seven military posts in Gaza belonging to the Hamas terrorist organisation." There was no immediate comment from Hamas about the identities of the dead.
The shooting was the second such incident reported by the Israelis along the fractious border in days.
On Friday an Israeli soldier was shot dead, sparking a fierce wave of bombing that ratcheted up fears of another war.
That violence was ended late Friday by a UN-brokered ceasefire.
Israel and Hamas have fought three wars since 2008.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app