Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak warned on Thursday that Israel may resume its attacks on Gaza at any time if a truce with Islamic Movement Hamas fails to hold.

Isreali Defense Minister Ehud Barak (Photo: EPA)

The truce arrangement between Israel and Hamas was broken after taking effect at 19h GMT on Wednesday. 12 rockets were fired into Israeli territories. Barak added that his government will consider the possibility of resuming its military activity in Gaza in case of shooting or provocation because the truce arrangement was not a formal treaty between Israel and Hamas.