Israeli Forces Strike Gaza Amid Ceasefire Stalemate

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted strikes on Hamas targets in northern and central Gaza on Sunday morning after Hamas failed to provide a list of three hostages it promised to release, breaching the terms of a ceasefire agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that the ceasefire would not commence until this list was received, indicating that military operations would persist in the meantime. IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari emphasized that the military is prepared for both defense and offense to protect Israeli citizens. The situation escalated as Israel also recovered the body of a soldier killed in the 2014 Israel-Hamas conflict. International pressure mounts for both parties to return to negotiations to uphold peace agreements amid ongoing violence. The delay in the ceasefire raises concerns about the future of negotiations and the release of nearly 100 remaining hostages in Gaza.