Israel Halts Gaza Aid, Launches Strikes After Hamas Ceasefire Breach

Israel has suspended humanitarian aid deliveries into the Gaza Strip and launched a new wave of airstrikes following attacks on its forces in Rafah, which it describes as a "blatant violation" of a US-brokered ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a forceful military response against Hamas targets after militants fired anti-tank missiles and gunfire beyond the agreed withdrawal line. Hamas denied involvement in the attacks and claimed it had lost contact with fighters in Rafah since March, accusing Israel of fabricating pretexts for aggression. The ceasefire, brokered by President Donald Trump, has faced significant strain with at least 18 Palestinians reported killed in Israeli strikes and ongoing concerns about the flow of humanitarian aid. Egyptian officials are engaged in urgent talks with all parties to prevent the collapse of the truce, although the Rafah crossing remains closed pending the return of deceased hostages by Hamas. Israeli officials maintain the ceasefire has not collapsed but emphasize the need to respond to violations, highlighting the fragile nature of the current peace arrangement.