attacks in northern Gaza

Jerusalem, Feb 6, Israel has resumed battles in the northern Gaza Strip amid growing international calls for a ceasefire. In its latest operational update on Monday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that its troops have returned to areas where they previously operated. Over the past few weeks, attacks in the north of the strip have decreased following Israel's assertion of gaining control over the area, fostering hopes that displaced civilians could return to their homes -- a prospect the Israeli army has indicated that it will not permit at this stage, Xinhua news agency reported. "The forces operating under…