Israel strikes Gaza and accuses Hamas of violating ceasefire
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Hamas still has some 20,000 fighters and access to thousands of weapons, including missiles that can reach deep within the Jewish state, according to the Israeli military.
The group still commands thousands of fighters, but the war has taken a toll on its weapons supplies and its political future is uncertain.
An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.
The vice president noted flare-ups of violence in recent days but said the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas that began on Oct. 10 is going “better than I expected.”
"I told these countries, and Israel, “NOT YET!” There is still hope that Hamas will do what is right. If they do not, an end to Hamas will be FAST, FURIOUS, & BRUTAL! I would
The vice president met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the families of the hostages during his visit.