Militants attacked Israeli troops in Rafah, Israel responded with airstrikes: how the US State Department reacted
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Militants in the Gaza Strip launched an attack on Israeli troops in the Rafah area, provoking airstrikes by the Israel Defense Forces. The US warned of a possible violation of the truce by Hamas.
Militants in the Gaza Strip launched an attack on Israeli forces in the Rafah area of southern Gaza, prompting the Israel Defense Forces to launch airstrikes in the area. This is reported by UNN with reference to The Times of Israel.
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This incident is apparently another violation of the ceasefire by Hamas. The Israel Defense Forces have not yet officially commented on the situation.
On Friday, several terrorists emerged from a tunnel in the Rafah area and opened fire on Israeli troops, according to the Israel Defense Forces, with no one injured in the incident.
The United States has informed the guarantor countries of the Gaza peace agreement of credible reports indicating an imminent violation of the ceasefire agreement by Hamas.
“This planned attack on Palestinian civilians would constitute a direct and serious violation of the ceasefire agreement and would undermine the significant progress made through mediation efforts. The guarantors demand that Hamas fulfill its obligations under the terms of the ceasefire agreement,”
The State Department also warned that if Hamas continues this attack, measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire agreement.
“The United States and other guarantors remain resolute in their commitment to ensuring the safety of civilians, maintaining calm on the ground, and promoting peace and prosperity for the people of Gaza and the region as a whole,”
Addition
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