Israeli fighter jets carried out air strikes on Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Sunday, in the latest reported violation of the ceasefire.
Israel’s Channel 12 reported that the strikes were launched in an attempt to protect the militias of Yasser Abu Shabab, an Israeli-backed gang accused of stealing humanitarian aid and attacking Hamas fighters during Israel’s two-year genocidal war on Gaza.
Channel 14 also reported an explosion in an Israeli military vehicle in the Rafah area, while other outlets reported clashes involving Israeli troops.
Middle East Eye could not independently verify the details of the incident.
Rafah lies beyond the so-called “Yellow Line”, a demarcation within Gaza where Israeli troops are currently stationed.
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Since the ceasefire came into effect on 11 October, Israeli forces have reportedly violated it around 50 times, including through artillery shelling, drone strikes, tank fire and quadcopter attacks.
More than 38 Palestinians have been killed in these incidents.
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