DHAKA: The US and UN have condemned the resumption of attacks between Gaza and Israel on Friday, urging both sides to cease hostilities.

Israel renewed strikes on Gaza soon after a three-day truce expired, saying it was in response to rocket fire by Hamas, which controls Gaza.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the parties should work towards a "sustainable ceasefire".

The UN said more suffering for civilians was "intolerable".

Hamas says it rejected an extension to the truce because Israel had failed to meet its demands.

Five people were killed in Gaza on Friday, while two Israelis were injured by mortars, reports BBC.

More than 1,900 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed in four weeks of violence in the Gaza Strip, the UN says.

Sixty-seven people have died on the Israeli side, including three civilians.

BDST: 0912 HRS, AUG 09,2014