Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order a full resumption of combat operations in the Gaza Strip, Israel Katz shared this on X, APA reports.
"I am calling on the Prime Minister to order the Israeli Army to fully resume combat operations in the Gaza Strip with maximum force. False illusions that Hamas will change its behavior or adhere to the signed agreement are dangerous. The terrorist organization must be completely destroyed. The sooner this happens, the better," the Defense Minister stressed.
*** 3:46 p.m.
The Israel Defense Forces said that Hamas militants opened fire with grenade launchers and sniper rifles at Israeli forces in the Rafah area in the southern Gaza Strip today, says the Israeli Army, APA reports.
It was noted that, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement, army units operating on the eastern side of the "Yellow Line" - in the territory under Israeli control - destroyed the terrorist infrastructure in the region.
Immediately after the attack, the Israeli Air Force launched airstrikes and artillery fire on Rafah. As a result, several tunnels and buildings where Hamas militants were hiding were destroyed. It was stated that this is a gross violation of the ceasefire agreement, and the Israeli Army will take decisive measures.
*** 1:58 p.m.
HAMAS has declared its commitment to the ceasefire regime in the Gaza Strip, Hamas spokesman Izzat al-Rishek said, APA reports.
A Hamas representative accused the Israeli Army of violating the ceasefire and the Netanyahu government of trying to evade responsibility before the mediators.
*** 12.32 pm
Clashes have broken out between Hamas and the Israeli army in the Gaza city of Rafah, APA reports citing the Times of Israel.
It was noted that Hamas militants launched an attack against Israeli Army units in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
The Israeli Army is carrying out airstrikes.
The Israeli Army has not yet released any official information.
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