Tensions Rise as Israeli Airstrikes Target Hamas Despite Ceasefire

Israel remains committed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, despite retaliatory airstrikes following the death of an Israeli soldier. The recent violence, causing over 100 Palestinian casualties, highlights ongoing challenges to peace, with disarmament and governance in Gaza unresolved issues.

Israel asserted its commitment to a U.S.-endorsed ceasefire in Gaza on Wednesday, despite retaliatory airstrikes prompted by the fatal shooting of an Israeli soldier. The strikes resulted in over 100 Palestinian casualties, according to Gaza's health authorities, as tensions simmer in the embattled region.

The soldier's death marked the most severe escalation since a truce, brokered by former U.S. President Donald Trump, began on October 10. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Israel's dedication to disarm Hamas and maintain the ceasefire during a visit to a military facility.

While the violence has posed threats to ongoing peace efforts, the complexities surrounding Gaza's future governance and Hamas's disarmament persist. Concerns among Gaza's residents have heightened amid fears that the ceasefire could unravel, as key mediators express disappointment over the recent escalation.

(With inputs from agencies.)