In a tense 24-hour tango of truce and terror, Israel’s military unleashed a barrage of airstrikes across Gaza Tuesday night, claiming 30 Hamas commanders in retaliation for a soldier’s death—then declared the ceasefire “renewed” Wednesday morning. But the human cost? Devastating: Gaza health officials report 104 dead, including 46 children and 20 women, in the bloodiest day since the U.S.-brokered pact took hold three weeks ago. As Trump jets through Asia touting the deal’s durability, Hamas cries foul, the Red Cross fumes over a “staged” body recovery, and families bury their dead—questioning if peace is just a pause for payback.
The Spark: Soldier Slain, Strikes Unleashed
It ignited near Rafah’s “Yellow Line”—a ceasefire buffer where IDF engineers probed tunnels. Hamas fire riddled a structure and vehicle, killing Master Sgt. (Res.) Yona Efraim Feldbaum, 37, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen in the Combat Engineering Corps. Netanyahu’s office fired back: “Immediate, powerful strikes” on Gaza, per Tuesday consultations.
The IDF’s X salvo: “Dozens of terror targets and terrorists struck,” including 30 command-rank foes from Hamas and allies. Khan Younis and northern Gaza bore the brunt—tents torched in Deir al-Balah, homes flattened near Al-Awda Hospital (30 bodies, 14 kids), and Al-Shifa overwhelmed with child-sized coffins. By dawn, the military pivoted: “Renewed enforcement of the ceasefire… We’ll respond firmly to violations.”
Hours later? Another hit: A “precise” Beit Lahia strike on a weapons cache primed for “imminent terror.” Two more dead, per Al-Shifa.
Hamas Denies, Red Cross Dismayed: ‘Staged’ Body Horror
Hamas rejects the Rafah attack, slamming Israel’s “criminal bombardment” as the real breach. Spokesperson Hazem Qassem: “Lack of respect for mediators… Genocidal war rages.” They deny soldier-killing involvement, urging Qatar and Egypt to rein in the “occupation.”
Adding fuel: IDF drone footage shows Hamas digging up and reburying “body remains” in eastern Gaza City Monday—then summoning the Red Cross for a “false discovery” photo-op. Forensic ties: To Ofir Tzarfati, a 2023 hostage whose body Israel recovered last year—a “clear violation.” ICRC: “Unaware… Unacceptable fake recovery when families await news.”
Trump’s Take: ‘Hit Back—But Ceasefire Stands’
From Air Force One, Trump backed the blitz: “Hamas took out a soldier—they should hit back… Nothing jeopardizes the ceasefire.” He vowed Hamas “terminated” if they stray, crediting his deal for Middle East calm—despite 68,000+ Palestinian deaths since 2023.
Israel’s far-right flank—Ben-Gvir, Smotrich—roars for full war resumption, blasting Netanyahu’s “measured response.” Gaza’s Mahmoud Bassal: “Catastrophic… Flagrant violation.”
Broader Shadows: Tunnels, Hostages, and the Truce’s Thread
The October 9 pact—phased hostage releases, aid surges—promised calm after two years of hell. Yet Rafah tunnels persist, and 251 hostages (many dead) haunt the math. IDF: “Upholding the deal—forcefully.”
On X, anguish boils: “104 gone—ceasefire charade?” Another: “IDF renews truce after 30 terrorists down.” As funerals choke Gaza’s streets, the fragile thread frays: One breach from unraveling Trump’s touted triumph.
Source: Foxnews.com
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