Overview
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanjahu ordered immediate, intensive attacks following reports that Hamas fighters shot at Israeli soldiers in southern Gaza, which Israel framed as ceasefire breaches.
- Gaza health authorities reported at least 30 to more than 100 people killed in strikes across multiple areas, figures that could not be independently verified.
- Forensic tests showed remains handed over Monday were additional parts of Ofir Tsarfati, already partly recovered in 2023, and Israel accused Hamas of staging the recovery, which the ICRC condemned as a “pretended” recovery.
- Hamas’s armed wing postponed further handovers of remains, alleging Israeli violations and saying new strikes hinder searches, while Israel says 13 bodies promised under the deal are still outstanding.
- President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance said the truce remains intact as the EU urged adherence to the plan; Israel said it struck dozens of militant commanders and then returned to observing the ceasefire.