The Israeli government has accused Iran of violating the recently declared ceasefire and has ordered its military to launch a “forceful response”, signaling a dramatic escalation just hours after the truce was set to take hold.

In a statement released Tuesday evening, Israeli officials said Iran engaged in new hostile activity that breached the terms of the agreement brokered earlier this week by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Specific details of the alleged violation were not immediately released, but the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that military operations were being resumed “with full intensity.”

“The ceasefire was broken by the Iranian regime. We have no choice but to act decisively,” an Israeli government spokesperson said.

The fragile ceasefire, announced less than 24 hours ago, followed 12 days of escalating conflict that saw widespread missile exchanges and mounting casualties. Iran has not yet officially responded to the Israeli accusation.

Defense analysts warned that the breakdown of the truce could plunge the region back into full-scale conflict, with consequences for global security and energy markets.

More updates are expected shortly as international leaders urge restraint.