Netanyahu Orders 'Immediate' Strikes in Gaza, Death Toll Rises Overnight

Updated 10/29/25 at 2:04pm ET: The airstrikes reportedly killed at least 81 people, according to local health authorities.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday ordered "immediate and powerful strikes" on Gaza following alleged Hamas ceasefire violations.

The Details: During a security consultation meeting, Netanyahu announced instructions for Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to "carry out immediate and powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip."

For Context: Netanyahu's office didn't clarify a specific reason, but according to an Israeli military official, it's due to Hamas purportedly violating the ceasefire by attacking Israeli forces in southern Gaza's Rafah area. Reports have also pointed to Israeli anger following violations involving the return of hostages to Israel.

How the Media Covered It: CNN (Lean Left bias) highlighted Hamas saying "it will delay hostage handover" following Netanyahu's order, while noting statements from Netanyahu's office stating Hamas is in "clear violation" of the ceasefire agreement after Israel received remains from Hamas "that did not belong to any of the 13 hostages still unaccounted for." The New York Post (Lean Right) framed the decision to strike Gaza around the alleged attacks on IDF troops, citing reports from The Times of Israel (Center).

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