Israel Strikes Gaza After Alleged Hamas Ceasefire Breach

On Oct. 28 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the IDF to carry out “immediate and powerful” strikes in Gaza after accusing Hamas of breaching the U.S.-brokered ceasefire by firing on Israeli forces and over a disputed transfer of remains Israel says belonged to a previously recovered hostage. Israeli warplanes struck areas reported near Shifa Hospital and in Rafah and Deir al-Balah, with witnesses and media reporting heavy gunfire and explosions, though authorities gave no immediate casualty toll. Israel accused Hamas of staging a fake transfer and said 13 hostage remains still remain in Gaza; Hamas said Israeli actions have hindered recovery efforts and delayed handing over another body after the strike order. Israeli forces reported coming under fire in southern Gaza and returned fire, and officials said they were weighing further options if Hamas fails to comply. The incident has tested the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire that began on Oct. 10 and raised questions about its durability and the next diplomatic and military steps.