The Israeli military said it launched airstrikes and artillery fire at southern Gaza on Sunday, despite a ceasefire being in place. At least eight Palestinians were killed, Gaza health authorities said. Israel's military said the strikes targeted militants who it alleged had fired on its soldiers.

The Israeli military said it launched airstrikes and artillery fire at targets in southern Gaza on Sunday, dimming hopes that a U.S.-mediated ceasefire would lead to lasting peace as Israel traded blame with Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Israel’s attacks on Sunday were the most serious test of an already fragile ceasefire, which took effect on Oct.

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