Israel strikes at Hamas tunnels as truce efforts remain elusive. The latest attacks destroyed the five-storey building housing the Hamas-run Religious Affairs Ministry, a building Israel said housed the main operations centre of Hamas' internal security forces. Since the fighting began, the Israeli military has launched hundreds of airstrikes it says are targeting Hamas' militant infrastructure. Israel's airstrikes have levelled a number of Gaza City's tallest buildings, which Israel alleges contained Hamas military infrastructure. Netanyahu alleged that Hamas military intelligence was operating inside the building and said any evidence would be shared through intelligence channels.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 17, 2021 18:22 UTC