Israel bombards Hamas sites after rocket attacks

The Israeli military struck Hamas militant sites in Gaza yesterday in response to the resumption of rocket fire, which threatened to unravel an informal ceasefire that had held since a flare-up of violence last week.

Israel has also been fighting fires caused by kites rigged with incendiary devices, or attached to burning rags, launched by Palestinians in Gaza. The military said it hit 15 Hamas targets, including military compounds, munition factories and naval forces.