The Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal appears to be in jeopardy as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an “immediate and powerful” military strike in Gaza.
Pan-Atlantic Kompass reports that the development has placed the U.S.-brokered Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in jeopardy, mere weeks after it brought a halt to hostilities.
Netanyahu, who spoke after the conclusion of a security consultation on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, said the directive for a military strike in Gaza came after Hamas allegedly violated the terms of the ceasefire deal.
He accused the militant group of insufficient effort and deception in locating and transferring the bodies, with one recent incident involving the alleged return of remains that Israel claimed to have recovered much earlier.
“At the conclusion of the security consultations, Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed the military echelon to carry out immediate, powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip,” the office of the Prime Minister said in a short statement.
Earlier today Netanyahu’s office said that Hamas is in “clear violation” of the Gaza ceasefire agreement after returning remains to Israel that did not belong to any of the 13 hostages still unaccounted for in the enclave.
The Palestinian group said the handover of the body of another Israeli hostage found in one of its tunnels tonight was delayed due to Israel’s cease-fire violations.
In an earlier statement, the group’s armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, said the remains would be transferred at 8 pm local time (1800GMT).
Also, Netanyahu’s directive came after reports emerged on Tuesday that Israeli troops stationed in the southern city of Rafah were allegedly attacked by Hamas gunmen operating in the area early Tuesday, with gunfire and artillery shelling bombarding the area.
Pan-Atlantic Kompass reports that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, which took effect on October 10, is now on hold.
Recall that since the deal was brokered by United States President Donald Trump, Hamas has released 20 living Israeli hostages and the bodies of 17 out of 28 deceased captives. However, Israel says that one of the recovered bodies did not match any of its captives.
The cease-fire plan also envisages the rebuilding of Gaza and the establishment of a new governing mechanism without Hamas.
The Israel-Hamas deal, which is a 20-point plan, includes an immediate cessation of hostilities and all military operations.
Hamas is also obligated to return all Israeli hostages (both living and deceased) as quickly as possible. Israel is also obligated to release a significant number of Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
Also, the Israel-Hamas deal made available for an increase in the entry and distribution of humanitarian aid, including fuel, into Gaza to address the severe crisis.
Israel is also obligated to allow displaced Palestinians to return to their homes, particularly in the northern Gaza Strip.
Recall also that more than 170,300 individuals have been reportedly killed in Gaza since October 2023, according to Palestinian authorities.
