Israel Responds with Air Strikes After Ceasefire Allegations Against Hamas

Thu Oct 30 2025 04:33:36 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Following accusations of ceasefire violations by Hamas, Israel launched air strikes in Gaza, leading to casualties amid rising tensions over a fragile peace agreement.

Israel has executed air strikes in Gaza, alleging that Hamas breached a US-brokered ceasefire by attacking Israeli soldiers. These strikes resulted in at least nine Palestinian deaths, with disputes over the status of hostages complicating the fragile ceasefire. Tensions remain high as both sides continue to affirm their positions amidst ongoing violence.

Israel has carried out air strikes in Gaza, in response to what Israeli officials said were violations of the US-brokered ceasefire agreement.

Defence Minister Israel Katz accused Hamas of attacking Israeli soldiers in Gaza on Tuesday, and breaching the terms on returning the bodies of deceased hostages.

The Palestinian armed group claimed it had no connection to the attack and insisted it was committed to the ceasefire deal.

First responders in Gaza said at least nine Palestinians were killed in a wave of Israeli strikes across the territory on Tuesday evening.

Despite the flare-up, US Vice-President JD Vance said he believed the ceasefire was holding.

A brief statement put out by Prime Minister Netanyahu's office on Tuesday evening said he had ordered forceful strikes by the military but did not specify his reasons.

However, Defence Minister Katz said Hamas had crossed a bright red line by launching an attack on Israeli soldiers in Gaza on Tuesday.

Witnesses reported powerful explosions in several parts of the territory, including Gaza City and Khan Younis.

Israeli military officials claimed that the attack occurred in areas that fall under the new ceasefire agreement, further straining the fragile peace.

As the situation escalates, both sides face pressure to maintain their respective narratives while the international community watches closely for any shift in the dynamics of the ongoing conflict.