At least 104 Palestinians were killed in a wave of Israeli strikes in Gaza on Tuesday night, the territory's Hamas-run health ministry reports. The Israeli military has stated that it targeted "dozens of terror targets and terrorists" in response to violations by Hamas of a US-brokered ceasefire. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz accused Hamas of crossing 'a bright red line' by launching an attack that killed an Israeli soldier in Gaza and breaching terms regarding the return of deceased hostages' bodies. Hamas, however, has denied any connection to the incident, arguing that Israel is attempting to undermine the ceasefire agreement. President Donald Trump, flying aboard Air Force One, insisted that “nothing” would jeopardize the ceasefire, stressing Israel's right to respond when their soldiers are attacked.

The airstrikes have devastated multiple areas, impacting homes, schools, and residential blocks throughout Gaza, with eyewitness accounts describing horrific scenes of explosions and smoke. Casualty reports indicate that among the deceased are many children and women, with over 250 others injured. The attacks have drawn international condemnation, as calls for de-escalation in the already strained situation intensify.

Furthermore, in the face of the ongoing violence, US officials remain cautiously optimistic about the ceasefire, asserting it should be upheld despite recent violations. Amid the escalation, Israel's military operations continue with renewed vigor, leading to grim forecasts about the humanitarian situation in Gaza as conflict persists.