Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has initiated a strong response after Hamas reportedly breached the ceasefire agreement, leading to the convening of an emergency war council. The Prime Minister’s Office issued a stern warning on X, vowing “strong action” against Gaza’s terrorist targets. This sharp escalation follows accusations of numerous ceasefire violations by both sides, with Palestinian officials citing 47 incidents involving Israeli forces, causing significant casualties. The conflict, which began in October, has inflicted a devastating toll, with tens of thousands of lives lost. Adding to the dire situation, the vital Rafah border crossing remains shut, a decision Prime Minister Netanyahu has tied to Hamas’s compliance in returning the bodies of deceased Israeli hostages. Hamas has criticized this stance, accusing Israel of fabricating reasons to stall the agreement. Public sentiment in Israel demands the return of all hostages, intensifying the pressure on the government as the possibility of renewed hostilities looms.
