Hamas doesn’t want an escalation, but it will not surrender,” said one Palestinian analyst close to the militant group, which has been weakened by a 15-month war with Israel.

Israel’s military said it launched a ground operation along the coastal route in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, while local health authorities reported 85 killed.

Hamas said that talks with mediators were ongoing on Thursday to halt the Israeli offensive on Gaza, which resumed two days ago, and to push Israel to abide by the ceasefire deal. Hamas reiterated its commitment to the deal that was signed in January.

THE IDF has launched a new ground operation in Gaza after reports emerged revealing Hamas allegedly used the ceasefire to plan a new attack on Israel. Troops and tanks were seen rolling inside the

Israeli strikes into Gaza reportedly killed dozens of Palestinians overnight and into Thursday, The Associated Press reported citing area hospitals.

Israel's military launched a new ground offensive in Gaza, sending troops into areas they retreated from during a two-month ceasefire. This comes a day after airstrikes killed more than 400 people.