Israel urges civilians to leave homes in Gaza as war with Hamas resumes

Qatar, which has served as a mediator along with Egypt, said negotiators were still trying to restart the ceasefire

Palestinians evacuate the wounded after an Israeli bombardment in Rafah (Hatem Ali/AP)

Israel’s war with Hamas has resumed in full force, with air strikes hitting targets in the Gaza Strip minutes after a week-long truce expired.

Black smoke billowed from the besieged territory and Israel dropped leaflets over Gaza City and southern parts of the enclave, urging civilians to leave their homes to avoid the fighting.