Israel Launches Airstrikes on Rafah After Hamas Attacks Forces, Testing Ceasefire

Israels airstrikes on Rafah follow Hamass attacks on Israeli forces, challenging the recently established ceasefire in the volatile Gaza Strip, raising concerns over renewed conflict.

• Nine days after the ceasefire began, Israel launched airstrikes on Rafah in response to an attack by Hamas, which included sniper fire and rocket-propelled grenades.
• An Israeli military official confirmed that Israeli forces suffered casualties during the Hamas attack, intensifying tensions in the Gaza Strip and testing the fragile ceasefire.
• The incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, as Palestinians in the region face renewed violence just after a momentary pause in hostilities.