Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered a sharp escalation in military attacks against Hamas, despite an active ceasefire agreement still in place. Speaking in a televised statement, Katz accused Hamas of breaking the truce and threatening Israeli citizens. He claimed Hamas had fired rockets and staged small-scale attacks against Israeli troops. In response, Katz instructed the Israeli military to strike harder and “teach Hamas a lesson it won’t forget.” He declared that Israel...
