Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered ‘forceful’ strikes in the Gaza Strip after Israeli allegations that Hamas violated the cease-fire.

It comes as Israel says a coffin handed over by Hamas on Monday did not contain the body of another deceased hostage.

The Israeli PM made the announcement shortly after claiming Hamas opened fire at Israeli forces in southern Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday that he had ordered "powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip immediately." The big picture: The deal to end the war in Gaza was easily President Trump's biggest diplomatic achievement this term.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday he has ordered the army to immediately carry out "powerful strikes" in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to launch "powerful" strikes in the Gaza Strip, his office announced on Tuesday. The statement comes after the prime minister held talks with security heads to discuss Israel's response to Hamas "violations" of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.