Netanyahu accuses Hamas of peace deal violation, orders immediate strike

GAZA: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the military to launch a swift and powerful response after accusing Hamas of breaking the peace agreement. Netanyahu stated that Hamas had clearly violated the deal by firing on Israeli forces.

Israel claims that the body returned by Hamas was that of an Israeli hostage who had died nearly two years ago, calling it a clear violation of the peace agreement. Netanyahu said an emergency meeting of top security officials will be held to decide the scale of Israel’s retaliation.

Israel is reportedly considering several measures- stopping humanitarian aid to Gaza, tightening military control, intensifying military operations, and launching targeted attacks on Hamas leaders.