Israel resumes air strikes after truce attempt fails

Israel has resumed its air strikes on Hamas-controlled Gaza, after Israel's brief truce was met with continuing rocket fire.

Israel had earlier accepted an Egyptian ceasefire proposal and halted operations on Tuesday morning.

Gaza militants fired close to 100 rockets since the morning, when the truce was to have begun, the Israeli military said.

In the evening, a quick barrage of 40 rockets fell over the course of a few minutes. Israeli medics said two people were injured, one seriously. Palestinian health officials say 194 Palestinians were killed and more than 1,400 over the past week.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday evening that Israel had "no choice" but step up its operations.

He said, "Hamas chose to continue fighting and will pay the price for that decision. When there is no ceasefire, our answer is fire."