Israel Resumes Gaza Cease-Fire After Retaliatory Strikes Kill Dozens

Overview

• Israel said an anti-tank missile attack in Rafah killed two soldiers and triggered air and artillery strikes, while Hamas denied responsibility and reaffirmed commitment to the truce.
• Health and civil defense authorities in Gaza reported at least 44–45 Palestinians killed in Sunday’s bombardments, and Netanyahu told lawmakers Israel dropped 153 tons of bombs.
• Humanitarian deliveries were temporarily suspended and crossings closed on Sunday; Kerem Shalom and Kissufim reopened Monday, though the UN says aid flows remain far below needs.
• The IDF announced it had resumed applying the cease-fire and is marking the ‘yellow line’ to enforce withdrawals, with additional fire reported Monday against suspected incursions.
• The Red Cross received the body of another Israeli hostage for transfer, as U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Netanyahu and regional talks in Cairo focused on disarmament and a stabilization force.