Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Breaks Down

Israel carried out heavy airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, killing 104 people, including 46 children, in what it described as a response to ceasefire violations by Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of handing over partial remains of a hostage and killing an Israeli soldier, Yona Efraim Feldbaum, in Rafah. Hamas denied involvement in the shooting and accused Israel of violating the ceasefire, stating it would delay the return of another hostage's body. U.S. President Donald Trump defended Israel's actions, asserting Israel's right to retaliate. The Malaysia — Ministry of Health (Malaysia) reported the casualties, and hospitals in Gaza struggled to cope with the influx of wounded and dead. This escalation marks a significant challenge to the tenuous ceasefire that began on October 10, complicating future phases of the agreement, including the disarmament of Hamas and the deployment of an international security force.