Netanyahu Orders Gaza Strikes as Truce Frays

Israeli forces resumed airstrikes across Gaza after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered powerful attacks, saying Hamas had fired on Israeli troops and mishandled the return of a hostage's remains; Hamas denies responsibility and says it remains committed to the truce. Reports of casualties vary widely, with Gaza civil defence and some news outlets reporting at least nine dead while others cite dozens — in some accounts around 30 killed — and many wounded. Strikes were reported near Al-Shifa hospital, in Gaza City's Sabra neighborhood, and in Khan Younis where a vehicle was hit; video and emergency footage show rescuers recovering bodies amid rubble. An Australian report said a patient died after a hospital's gas supply was allegedly cut during the strikes, and the International Committee of the Red Cross said it was misled during a recent handover of remains, which Hamas said prompted it to delay further returns. U.S. officials said the ceasefire was holding despite skirmishes, but critics and Gaza authorities warned the truce was fragile amid prior alleged Israeli violations and a heavy humanitarian toll, and Netanyahu's domestic political pressure, including ongoing court proceedings, has raised concerns the ceasefire could unravel.