Israel Strikes Gaza, Accusing Hamas of Ceasefire Violation
Israel has launched air strikes in southern Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating a ceasefire agreement. The Israeli military stated that "terrorists" fired an anti-tank missile and gunfire at its troops in the Rafah area. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) called this a "blatant violation of the ceasefire" and promised a firm response. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed officials to "act forcefully against terrorist targets." However, Hamas's military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, denied any knowledge of clashes in the area. They stated that communication with their fighters there has been cut off since the war resumed earlier this year. A local source reported that the incident began when Hamas fighters clashed with a rival armed group in an area controlled by Israeli forces. This led to an exchange of fire and subsequent Israeli airstrikes. The ceasefire, which is part of a […]