The Israeli military has launched air strikes in the Gaza strip, following a rocket attack near Tel Aviv that wounded seven people, including a 6-month-old infant. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had threatened strong retaliation.
The Israeli military says the armed Islamist group Hamas, which controls Gaza, is responsible for the rocket attack. The military said on Monday that it had begun striking Hamas targets throughout the Gaza strip.
Authorities in Gaza say at least eight locations have been struck, including a facility used by Hamas's intelligence service. They say seven people have been wounded.
Hamas sources said late on Monday that they had agreed with Israel on a temporary ceasefire.
But sporadic military clashes continued after that announcement.
The UN Secretary-General says he is gravely concerned by the recent developments.
Antonio Guterres says the firing of a rocket from Gaza towards Israel is a serious and unacceptable violation. He is urging all sides to exercise maximum restraint.
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric says officials will continue to work with Egypt and all concerned parties to de-escalate the situation.
The UN Security Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss the Palestinian issue on Tuesday.
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