Israel Suspends Gaza Aid amid Airstrikes following Alleged Hamas Ceasefire Breach

Tensions have escalated in Gaza following Israeli airstrikes that killed at least 26 Palestinians and the suspension of humanitarian aid by Israel, which responded to attacks that killed two Israeli soldiers near Rafah. Israel accuses Hamas of violating the U.S.-brokered ceasefire by firing an anti-tank missile and gunfire, a claim Hamas denies, asserting its commitment to the truce and denying clashes in Rafah. The ceasefire, fragile since its October 2023 inception, faces additional strain as Hamas has not transferred hostages' bodies as agreed, prompting Israel to halt aid deliveries crucial for Gaza's two million residents. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to respond forcefully to these violations and insists Hamas disarm under the peace plan, which envisions a transitional authority excluding Hamas leadership. U.S. officials, including President Donald Trump's envoy, are pressing for aid resumption, with aid deliveries expected to restart soon despite the ongoing conflict. The humanitarian situation remains dire, with aid groups calling for increased truck deliveries amid the closure of the Rafah crossing and rising casualties.