19.10.2025 13:30
The Israeli army bombarded the Rafah area of Gaza from the air, citing Hamas's violation of the ceasefire as the reason. In a written statement following the attack on Gaza, Hamas emphasized that Israel has continuously violated the ceasefire agreement and has created excuses to justify its own actions.
The Israeli army struck the Rafah region of Gaza, citing clashes with Hamas as the reason. Channel 12 claimed that the attack occurred after Hamas militants targeted a military vehicle.
HAMAS ISSUED A QUICK STATEMENT
Following Israel's attack on Gaza, Hamas issued a quick statement. Hamas emphasized that it remained committed to the ceasefire agreement reached with Israel, while stating that Israel violated the agreement, produced excuses, and evaded its responsibilities.
"ISRAEL WANTS TO JUSTIFY ITS OWN CRIMES"
Hamas official Izzet al-Rishq, in a written statement, emphasized that Israel continuously violated the ceasefire agreement and produced excuses to justify its own crimes.
Rishq noted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attempts to evade his obligations occurred under pressure from the far-right coalition, characterizing these efforts as attempts to escape Israel's responsibilities before mediators and guarantors.
CEASEFIRE AND PRISONER EXCHANGE AGREEMENT IN GAZA
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on October 9 that Israel and Hamas had approved the first phase of a ceasefire plan in Gaza during ongoing negotiations in Egypt. The agreement was signed in Egypt, where the negotiations took place, and came into effect on October 10 with the approval of the Israeli government.
It was announced that the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip came into effect at 12:00 on the same day after the Israeli army withdrew to the "yellow line" as specified in the agreement.