Netanyahu Orders Gaza Air Strikes Amid Ceasefire Violations Deaths

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted Israel's right to independently launch attacks on Gaza and Lebanon without external approval, framing it as a matter of national defense and sovereignty despite international ceasefire agreements. Recent Israeli airstrikes on Gaza followed reported violations by Hamas, including attacks on Israeli forces and the refusal to return bodies of hostages, though Hamas denies involvement in these clashes and maintains its commitment to the ceasefire. The violence has caused civilian casualties and displacement, with residents fleeing areas like the Shati refugee camp amid ongoing bombings. Netanyahu likely initiated these strikes without prior consultation with US President Donald Trump, despite US officials urging restraint after reviewing evidence of Hamas's actions. Both sides accuse each other of ceasefire breaches, complicating efforts to maintain peace and leading to renewed hostilities impacting the Gaza population severely. The situation remains tense, with international mediators urged to pressure Israel to halt escalations and adhere to ceasefire agreements.