Israel Declares Renewed Gaza Ceasefire After Deadly Strikes Amid Hamas Tensions

Israel conducted a series of intense airstrikes in Gaza, killing at least 81 Palestinians including many children, following what it described as violations of the ceasefire by Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered these powerful strikes in response to an attack on Israeli troops in Rafah, which Israel attributes to Hamas. After the strikes, Israel announced a renewed enforcement of the ceasefire, emphasizing it would respond firmly to any further violations. Hamas denied involvement in the attacks and accused Israel of breaching the ceasefire, while also delaying the return of a hostage's body. U.S. President Donald Trump defended Israel's actions, stating that the strikes were justified due to the killing of an Israeli soldier. The fragile peace remains precarious, with unresolved issues such as the return of hostages and ongoing mutual accusations threatening stability in the region.