The brutal kidnap that killed off hopes of peace in Gaza: UN chief blames Hamas after Israeli soldier is snatched just moments after ceasefire began - triggering a new wave of bloodshed

UN chief Ban Ki-moon today blamed Hamas for allegedly violating 72-hour ceasefire in Gaza in a 'grave' move

Also demanded immediate release of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, 23, who was 'kidnapped' by the militant group

'Abduction took place when militants emerged from tunnel and detonated bomb vest, killing two other soldiers'

Humanitarian ceasefire had been brokered by United States and United Nations in bid to end the deadly conflict

But Israel resumed shelling in Gaza just two hours after it began after accusing Hamas of snatching the soldier

Military wing of Hamas claims kidnapping happened before the truce and accused Israel of 'violating' peace deal

More than 50 Palestinians were reportedly killed and further 200 injured in 'random' shelling in the town of Rafah

Truce started at 8am local time (6am GMT) to give Gazans chance of humanitarian relief and time to bury the dead

War between Israel and Hamas has killed at least 1,500 Palestinians, mainly civilians, and more than 60 Israelis

This evening, Obama administration condemned violation of ceasefire and deemed Lt Goldin's abduction 'barbaric'

 

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