Gaza Ceasefire Tested as Israel and Hamas Exchange Fire and Blame
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered immediate "powerful" strikes in Gaza.
In Tel Aviv, Israel, Netanyahu stated he has ordered the army to carry out "powerful strikes" in Gaza, prompting Hamas to respond by delaying the handover of a hostage's body, putting pressure on the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
The order follows heightened tensions after Israel reported Hamas firing on its forces in southern Gaza and the return of a set of remains that Israel claimed belonged to a hostage recovered earlier in the war.
Netanyahu called the return a "clear violation" of the ceasefire agreement, which requires Hamas to return all Israeli hostage remains as soon as possible.
Author's summary: Israel and Hamas exchange fire amid ceasefire tensions.