Israel launches strikes on Gaza, claiming Hamas violated truce

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🗞️ Driving the news: Israel launched a series of airstrikes across Gaza late Tuesday, killing at least nine people, following what it described as a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement by Hama
• Israeli officials cited two attacks earlier that day — a sniper shooting and a rocket-propelled grenade — allegedly by Hamas militants
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a “forceful” response, claiming the truce had been broken, including by the return of remains from a hostage already partially recovered

🔭 The context: The fragile ceasefire, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this month, has faced repeated tensions since it took effect on October 10
• Although Hamas denied involvement in the latest incidents and reiterated its commitment to the deal, Israel has conducted several limited strikes since mid-October
• Previous escalations, including an October 19 strike that killed 45 people, underscore the volatility of the agreement and the unresolved hostilities since the October 7, 2023 attacks

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Renewed conflict in Gaza further destabilizes a region already suffering from acute humanitarian crises and environmental degradation
• Repeated airstrikes damage critical civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and water systems, increasing vulnerability to health and environmental hazards
• The situation hampers reconstruction, displaces civilians, and limits access to clean water and energy — all exacerbated by climate stressors
• Ceasefires offer rare windows for aid, but renewed violence stalls progress on recovery and sustainability in Gaza

⏭️ What's next: The Israeli government is intensifying military coordination with U.S. Central Command to monitor truce violations
• Netanyahu is expected to visit the newly established Civil-Military Coordination Center on Wednesday
• Hamas continues to deny responsibility and asserts it remains committed to the second phase of the agreement, which includes the full return of hostage remains
• Diplomatic efforts from U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aim to preserve the ceasefire amid rising tensions

💬 One quote: “We came to the end of the war, we need to keep it that way and Hamas knows damn well that they either abide by the agreement or that would be the end of them, even politically.” – Bishara Bahbah, Palestinian American intermediary

📈 One stat: Since the ceasefire began on October 10, over 90 people have been killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes, according to the Gaza Health Ministry

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