Israeli airstrikes in response to the rockets added to fears that fighting was ratcheting up again . Israeli government spokesman Amos Regev says Israel accepts truce extension . He accuses Hamas of violating the cease - fire overnight with rocket fire . A Hamas official had earlier denied responsibility for any rockets launched . Israeli and Palestinian leaders are expected to hold indirect talks in Jerusalem at the weekend .
Israeli government spokesman Amos Regev says Israel accepts truce extension . He accuses Hamas of violating the cease - fire overnight with rocket fire . A Hamas official had earlier denied responsibility for any rockets launched . Israeli and Palestinian leaders are expected to hold indirect talks in Jerusalem at the weekend .