“Netanyahu Orders Strikes on Gaza Amid Ceasefire Breach”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the military to launch immediate strikes in Gaza following accusations against Hamas for breaching the ceasefire by returning remains of an Israeli hostage who had been recovered earlier. Netanyahu’s office stated that he had instructed the military to conduct powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip without delay after security consultations. The Israeli leader denounced Hamas for returning body parts that were identified as the partial remains of a hostage previously rescued by Israeli forces almost two years ago. Netanyahu emphasized that this action by Hamas was a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement, which mandates the prompt return of all Israeli hostage remains. The decision for the strikes on Gaza comes as tensions escalated when Hamas allegedly fired at Israeli forces in southern Gaza. This move by Netanyahu poses a new challenge to the ceasefire brokered by the US.