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Netanyahu Orders Strikes on Gaza, Accusing Hamas of Ceasefire Violations

Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered immediate and forceful strikes on the Gaza Strip Tuesday, accusing Hamas of violating the existing ceasefire agreement. The order follows reports of increased tensions, including alleged Hamas fire on Israeli forces in southern Gaza and the return of duplicate remains of a deceased hostage.

According to Israeli officials, troops were shot at in Rafah, prompting return fire. Soon after, Netanyahu announced the commencement of strikes.

Hamas subsequently announced the postponement of a scheduled hostage body handover, citing Israeli “violations” of the ceasefire. “We will postpone the handover that was scheduled for today due to the occupation’s violations,” a statement from the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades read. They also warned that Israeli escalation would hinder the ongoing search and recovery efforts for remaining hostage bodies.

The dispute stems from the return of what was purported to be the remains of a hostage as part of the ceasefire agreement, which began on October 10th. However, forensic examination revealed the remains to be those of Ofir Tzarfati, a hostage whose body had already been returned and buried two years prior. Israeli government spokeswoman Shosh Bedrosian accused Hamas of staging the “discovery” of Tzarfati’s remains, presenting video evidence of the hostage body being moved to a prepared structure and reburied, ahead of summoning Red Cross representatives to stage a false discovery. The Israeli Defense Forces shared video evidence, backing up the claims.

“I can confirm to you today that Hamas dug a hole in the ground yesterday, placed the partial remains of Ofir inside of it, covered it back up with dirt, and handed it over to the Red Cross,” Bedrosian stated.

The Tzarfati family released a statement through the Israeli Hostages and Missing Families Forum, expressing their grief. “This is the third time we have been forced to open Ofir’s grave and rebury our son.”

Bedrosian stated that all options are being considered in response to Hamas’ actions, in full coordination with the United States government and President Trump.

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