Tensions Surge: Israeli Strikes in Gaza Test Fragile Ceasefire

Israeli planes carried out strikes in Gaza on Tuesday, following accusations that the militant group Hamas had violated a ceasefire agreement. The recent attacks resulted in at least eight casualties, including three individuals in Gaza City's Sabra neighborhood and five others in a car targeted in Khan Younis, as reported by local health authorities.

The Israeli military has yet to comment on these operations, the latest in a string of violent incidents that have tested a three-week-old ceasefire. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office released a statement noting his order for immediate 'powerful attacks,' but offered no specific reason for the escalation. However, an Israeli military official claimed that Hamas breached the ceasefire by attacking Israeli forces in a region under Israeli control.

The situation remains tense as both parties continue to accuse each other of breaching the ceasefire terms. U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who recently visited Israel, reiterated the U.S. stance that while minor skirmishes may occur, the peace deal is expected to endure. As hostilities continue, the search for hostage remains intensifies, further testing the durability of the fragile truce in Gaza.