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Monday, October 20, 2025

DTNZ: Israel launches new strikes on Rafah citing ceasefire violations


The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched large-scale airstrikes in Rafah, southern Gaza, following what they claim were ceasefire breaches by Hamas.

According to the IDF, militants fired an anti-tank missile and opened fire on Israeli troops operating in the area, prompting retaliatory strikes on more than 20 suspected “terror targets,” including tunnel shafts and military structures.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered firm action, while Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Hamas would “pay a heavy price” for any further violations. Gaza’s Health Ministry reported at least eight deaths in the past 24 hours. Hamas denied involvement in the Rafah attacks, insisting it remains committed to the ceasefire and accusing Israel of breaking the truce.

The renewed violence comes days after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement under which Hamas released the last Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Both sides have since accused each other of failing to uphold the terms of the fragile truce.

Daily Telegraph New Zealand (DTNZ) is an independent news website, first published in October 2021. - where this article was sourced.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I’m shocked I tell you, shocked! Well not that shocked.

Anonymous said...

Why don't I believe the British/Rothschild's Zionist Settler Colonies side of the story?