Hamas says it has halted the transfer of bodies of deceased hostages, citing ceasefire violations by Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday ordered a new round of “immediate and powerful strikes” on Gaza. The announcement was made shortly after Israeli troops allegedly came under attack in the south of the Palestinian enclave.
Right on the heels of Netanyahu’s order, Hamas said it would “postpone” the handover of the body of another deceased Israeli hostage “scheduled for today, due to violations by the occupation.” According to the Palestinian militant group, the body was recovered earlier in the day “during search operations in one of the tunnels south of the Gaza Strip.”
According to Israeli media reports, apart from the strikes, Netanyahu also ordered the IDF to expand its zone of control in Gaza. The PM is now reportedly discussing the move with senior US officials.
The incident that preceded the new flare-up reportedly occurred in the southern Gaza city of Rafah earlier in the day. Israeli troops stationed there came under small arms attack and returned fire, while some reports also indicated Israeli artillery was shelling in the area.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:46PM
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