The Times of Israel reports: “The US envoy to the United Nations told the Security Council on Tuesday that blame for the resumption overnight of Israeli strikes in Gaza ‘lies solely with Hamas.’

Interim Ambassador Dorothy Shea said the terror group has ‘steadfastly refused every proposal and deadline they’ve been presented over the past few weeks, including a bridge proposal to extend the ceasefire beyond the holidays of Ramadan and Passover to allow time to negotiate a framework for a permanent ceasefire.’

Hamas insisted on sticking to the original terms of the deal, which was supposed to enter its second phase at the beginning of the month. That phase envisioned Israel fully withdrawing from Gaza and agreeing to permanently end the war in exchange for the release of the remaining living hostages…”