Overview
- Israel’s army said it struck dozens of sites across Gaza, claimed to hit more than 30 commanders, and announced it was reapplying the cease-fire with warnings it will respond to further breaches.
- Gaza’s health authorities reported at least 104–110 dead, including 46 children, and rescue teams described overwhelmed hospitals with severe shortages of medicine and fuel.
- The military said the operation followed alleged violations by Hamas, citing a Rafah incident that killed Israeli soldier Effie Feldbaum and delays in returning the remains of 13 hostages.
- Hamas denied involvement in the Rafah shooting, reaffirmed its commitment to the truce, and accused Israel of trying to sabotage the agreement.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the civilian deaths, while Qatar and the United States pressed to preserve the deal as analysts described a fragile cease-fire marked by brief flare-ups.