Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to break the ceasefire and launch strikes on Gaza after a day of mounting tensions with Hamas.
Reports of gunfire and explosions in Rafah were followed by disputes over the return of captives’ remains. Israel accused Hamas of staging and misidentifying bodies, while Hamas claimed Israel was obstructing recovery efforts and blocking Red Cross teams from key areas.
The escalating accusations have placed the fragile truce under severe strain, with fears growing that a full-scale conflict could soon resume.