104 Killed in Gaza; Ceasefire Strained

Israeli forces carried out heavy airstrikes and tank fire across Gaza in the deadliest night since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect on Oct. 10, killing 104 people, including dozens of children and women, Gaza health authorities said. Israel described the strikes as precise attacks on militant infrastructure and said the action followed alleged Hamas violations — including the return of partial remains of a hostage and the killing of an Israeli soldier — allegations Hamas denies. Israeli officials said the operations were conducted in coordination with the United States and were defended by U.S. President Donald Trump, while U.S. and regional mediators intervened to restore calm. Witnesses and Gaza authorities described renewed terror and heavy civilian suffering as homes, shelters for displaced families and hospitals received multiple casualties, and international actors warned the bombardment seriously strained efforts to keep the fragile truce.