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Both sides blame each other for the breakdown. Israel asserts that Hamas’s attack was a clear violation of the truce and responded accordingly, tightening border controls by closing the Rafa crossing into Egypt. Israel's government also expressed frustration over delays in returning the bodies of Israeli hostages, which Hamas has struggled to provide.
Within Israel, political figures are calling for a more aggressive military stance. National Security Minister Idomar Bengher and opposition leader Yer Golan have emphasized the need to resume full-scale operations against Hamas, with Golan suggesting that a genuine victory requires creating a political alternative to Hamas — a notion that raises questions about responsibility and the future of Palestinian governance.