Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered renewed strikes in Gaza on 28 October, citing two breaches by the armed Palestinian group Hamas. Israel has accused Hamas of attacking Israeli troops in Rafah and staging the handover of partial remains of a previously recovered hostage. Officials in Gaza reported at least 30 fatalities from the strikes that hit various locations, including Gaza City and Khan Younis. The strikes mark an escalation of tensions in the region and threaten the US-brokered ceasefire initiated on 10 October.