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The office of the Israeli Prime Minister said on Tuesday evening that he had ordered “forceful strikes” after Hamas fired on Israeli troops and failed to return hostages’ bodies.
Oct. 28, 2025Updated 1:15 p.m. ET
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel ordered the military to conduct strikes in Gaza on Tuesday as the government accused Hamas of violating the cease-fire by firing on Israeli forces and declining to return the bodies of deceased hostages.
The decision “to immediately carry out forceful strikes in the Gaza Strip" was announced in a statement by Mr. Netanyahu’s office on Tuesday night.
“Hamas have violated the framework by not returning hostages and attacking our forces,” said David Mencer, a spokesman for Mr. Netanyahu, on Tuesday night.
Hamas did not immediately respond to the Israeli government’s statement.
An Israeli military official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive deliberations, said Hamas had attacked Israeli forces in Rafah, southern Gaza.
Since the cease-fire began earlier this month, Israel and Hamas have both expressed their desire to stick to the truce, despite tensions and repeated flare-ups of violence. Last week, Israel struck sites across Gaza in response to clashes that killed two Israeli soldiers, but both sides said afterward they were both committed to the cease-fire.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Liam Stack is a Times reporter who covers the culture and politics of the New York City region.
