Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered “forceful strikes” in Gaza on Tuesday after accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire-for-hostages agreement.
“Following security consultations, Prime Minister Netanyahu has directed the military to immediately carry out forceful strikes in the Gaza Strip,” the Prime Minister’s Office stated.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Prime Minister’s Office said that Hamas had released additional partial remains of a fallen Israeli soldier whose body Israel had already recovered in 2023 instead of releasing a 16th deceased hostage.
“This constitutes a clear violation of the agreement by the Hamas terrorist organization,” the Prime Minister’s Office wrote. “Prime Minister Netanyahu will hold a security discussion with the heads of the security establishment to discuss Israel’s steps in response to the violations.”
