Hamas Shells Break Cease-Fire, Leaving State of Truce Uncertain

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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Hamas militants in Gaza fired rockets and mortar shells at Israel for the first time in five months Tuesday, retaliating for deadly Israeli raids and leaving a largely successful Gaza truce in serious doubt.

The barrage, which came on Israel's 59th independence day, did not cause any damage or injury, but it marked the first time Hamas acknowledged firing shells toward Israel since agreeing to the cease- fire. Hamas is tightly organized, and Israel says attacks from Gaza have the tacit approval of the militant group's political leaders.

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Hamas Shells Break Cease-Fire, Leaving State of Truce Uncertain

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