Israel alleged Hamas launched an attack against troops in Israeli-controlled territory in Gaza.

The new rounds of violence were “likely the most serious challenge to the tenuous ceasefire deal in Gaza since it came into force,” The Associated Press said. The Israeli Defense Forces said the ceasefire was back in effect after its heavy airstrikes,

Since an Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal came into effect, the U.S. effort to sustain it appears to have constrained Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial was abruptly halted in Jerusalem as Hamas sent more hostage remains to Israel, prompting a high-level security meeting. The criminal corruption trial hearing of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was cut short on Tuesday due to “security developments,

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday he has ordered the military to launch “powerful strikes” in Gaza, a move that threatens to unravel a fragile U.S.-brokered cease-fire.

Netanyahu called the return of body parts a “clear violation” of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement by Hamas.

A delegation of high-level US officials were recently sent to Israel to try to hold the fragile Gaza truce together. The Israeli press called them the 'BibiSitters,' a nod to the Israeli prime minister's nickname.

Ex-army chief Gadi Eisenkot does not entirely rule out cooperation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the next election, although he believes the premier needs to be replaced. Speaking with Radio 103FM,