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, and Hamas responded by delaying the handover of a hostage's body, putting pressure on the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
The order follows heightened tensions, with Israel reporting Hamas firing on its forces in southern Gaza and Hamas returning remains Israel said 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: Gaza ceasefire under pressure.