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Why is Israel striking Gaza again?

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Israel is striking Gaza in response to what it claims are violations of a ceasefire agreement by Hamas, including attacks on Israeli forces and disputes over the return of hostage remains. Both sides accuse each other of breaching the truce, and the situation has led to deadly airstrikes and significant casualties.

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Israel says it's committed to truce after its strikes kill 104

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  • Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed 104 people, including children, after an attack on an Israeli soldier.
  • Israel stated it would continue to abide by the ceasefire but would respond to violations. 40s
  • Hamas denied responsibility for the attack and said it remained committed to the truce. 1m 20s
  • The ceasefire deal involved the release of hostages and prisoners, but disputes remain over the return of deceased hostages' remains. 1m 47s
  • The International Committee of the Red Cross said its team was unaware of any manipulation at a site where remains were recovered, as alleged by Israel. 2m 39s
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Israel says it's committed to truce after its strikes kill 104
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Reuters
23 hours ago
Israel says it's committed to truce after its strikes kill 104

Israeli strikes were retaliation for an attack on one of its soldiers inside a designated ceasefire zone; Israel says it will respond to any violations.

Israel pounds Gaza in deadly strike over apparent ceasefire violations
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CBS News
23 hours ago
Israel pounds Gaza in deadly strike over apparent ceasefire violations

Israel says the strikes were in response to what it called violations to the agreement by Hamas militants, including the killing of an Israeli soldier.

Israel strikes Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating ceasefire
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Reuters
1 day ago
Israel strikes Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating ceasefire

The strikes followed accusations from Israel's military that Hamas had violated the ceasefire by attacking Israeli forces in the area.

Israel tests ceasefire with ‘powerful attacks’ on Gaza
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CBC News
1 day ago
Israel tests ceasefire with ‘powerful attacks’ on Gaza

Triggers for Israel's military action include impatience that Hamas has not returned all hostage remains and an attack on Israeli troops near Rafa.

Netanyahu orders strikes on Gaza over wrong hostage remains
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CBS News
2 days ago
Netanyahu orders strikes on Gaza over wrong hostage remains

Israel accused Hamas of violating the peace deal by returning the wrong remains of a hostage, prompting Netanyahu to order military strikes.

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