Kathmandu – What was hoped to be a step toward peace quickly unraveled as violence flared once again in Gaza. O
n Sunday, the Israeli military (IDF) launched a series of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, accusing Hamas of breaking the ceasefire agreement.
According to the IDF, Hamas militants fired an anti-tank missile at Israeli troops in Rafah and opened fire, killing two Israeli soldiers. In response, Israel carried out targeted strikes on Hamas strongholds across Gaza.
“Hamas violated the ceasefire — we had no choice but to respond,” the IDF said in a statement Sunday evening, confirming that its forces had struck multiple locations believed to house Hamas operatives.
Hospitals in Gaza reported at least 44 deaths from the Israeli airstrikes, with fears that the death toll may rise as rescue efforts continue.
Hamas, however, denied any breach of the truce, saying there were no confrontations in Israeli-controlled areas. Instead, the group accused Israel of violating the ceasefire and warned that such escalations could completely derail peace efforts.
“These attacks could destroy what little stability remains,” a Hamas spokesperson warned.
The fragile ceasefire now hangs by a thread, with both sides blaming each other and civilians once again caught in the crossfire.
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