"The IDF says its troops were dismantling "terrorist infrastructure" in the Rafah area in line with the ceasefire agreement when they came under fire. Residents in Gaza and local health authorities said Israeli airstrikes and tank fire killed at least 26 people. The Israeli military said it struck Hamas targets including field commanders, gunmen, a tunnel and weapons depots, after militants launched a missile and fired on its troops, killing the soldiers."
"Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the military to respond forcefully to what he described as Hamas's violations of the ceasefire. An Israeli security official said that the transfer of aid into Gaza has been halted until further notice, following what he described as Hamas's blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement. However, Israeli media reported that aid flow would resume today following US pressure."
Israeli forces engaged militants in Rafah while saying they were dismantling "terrorist infrastructure" in line with the ceasefire and came under fire. Residents and local health authorities reported at least 26 people killed by Israeli airstrikes and tank fire. The Israeli military said it struck Hamas field commanders, gunmen, a tunnel and weapons depots after militants launched a missile and fired on troops, killing soldiers. Hamas said it remained committed to the truce, had lost contact with fighters and could not be held responsible for Palestinian fighters in Rafah. Aid transfers were halted, then reported to resume after US pressure, as civilians fled and markets saw panic, raising fears the October 10 ceasefire could collapse.
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