'104 dead' in Israeli raid

...but ceasefire in Gaza back on, claims IDF

- By Josh White

ISRAEL'S military has said the ceasefire in Gaza is back on despite claims its heavy air strikes in the strip killed 104 people, including 46 children.

The bombardment — the deadliest since the fragile truce began on October 10 - marked the most seri ous challenge to the deal to date.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he ordered the attack after accusing Hamas of violating the US-brokered ceasefire.

He claimed the terror group breached agreed terms on returning deceased hostages by sending a coffin containing the partial body parts of an Israeli captive whose remains had already been recovered in late 2023.