The United Nations deplored the resumption of conflict in Gaza on Friday, describing the hostilities as "catastrophic" and urging parties to bring about a lasting ceasefire.
Israel and Hamas's weeklong truce came to an end on Friday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office accusing the terrorists of violating the agreement by firing toward Israeli territory and not releasing all women and children hostages.
The Biden administration has placed blame for the end of the temporary ceasefire on Hamas as it demands Israel do a better job of preventing civilian casualties in Gaza.
Minutes before the Gaza truce between Israel and Hamas was set to expire on Thursday, the former announced the extension of the ceasefire by at least one more day.