Israel says Hamas violated ceasefire with 'multiple attacks' leading to IDF response
Israel says Hamas launched RPG and sniper attacks on Israeli forces beyond agreed withdrawal line
By Anders Hagstrom , Trey Yingst Fox News
Published October 19, 2025 7:06am EDT
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`The Israeli military conducted strikes against Hamas in Gaza after accusing the terrorist organization of repeatedly violating its ceasefire agreement on Sunday.
An Israeli military official confirmed the strikes to Fox News on Sunday, pointing to attacks by Hamas since Friday. The IDF later confirmed that it was taking actions in Gaza.
"Earlier today, terrorists fired an anti-tank missile and gunfire toward IDF troops operating to dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the Rafah area, in southern Gaza, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement," the IDF said in a statement.
"In response, the IDF has begun striking in the area to eliminate the threat and dismantle tunnel shafts and military structures used for terrorist activity," it continued.
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Israeli tanks are stationed near Gaza
Military vehicles are gathered near the Israel-Gaza border, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in southern Israel on Oct. 12, 2025. (Ammar Awad/Reuters)
Israel has responded by striking areas in the north and south of the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says he has instructed the minister of defense and other security heads to "act forcefully" in reaction to the attacks.
Hamas claims it has "no knowledge" of any attacks against Israeli forces, releasing a statement on Sunday saying they were still abiding by the terms of the agreement.
"We affirm our full commitment to implementing everything that has been agreed upon, foremost among which is the ceasefire in all areas of the Gaza Strip. We have no knowledge of any events or clashes taking place in the Rafah area," the group wrote.
"We have no connection to any events occurring in those areas, nor can we communicate with any of our fighters there if any of them remain alive," it added.
The reported attacks on Israeli troops comes after Hamas spent days fighting Palestinian rival groups after the ceasefire went into effect.
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Israel says Hamas launched RPG and sniper attacks on Israeli forces beyond agreed withdrawal line
By Anders Hagstrom , Trey Yingst Fox News
Published October 19, 2025 7:06am EDT
Hamas reasserting control inside Gaza, clashing with Trump’s peace plan Video
Hamas reasserting control inside Gaza, clashing with Trump’s peace plan
Fox News senior correspondent Benjamin Hall has the latest on what’s happening in Gaza after Hamas agreed to a peace deal with Israel on ‘The Story.’
`The Israeli military conducted strikes against Hamas in Gaza after accusing the terrorist organization of repeatedly violating its ceasefire agreement on Sunday.
An Israeli military official confirmed the strikes to Fox News on Sunday, pointing to attacks by Hamas since Friday. The IDF later confirmed that it was taking actions in Gaza.
"Earlier today, terrorists fired an anti-tank missile and gunfire toward IDF troops operating to dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the Rafah area, in southern Gaza, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement," the IDF said in a statement.
"In response, the IDF has begun striking in the area to eliminate the threat and dismantle tunnel shafts and military structures used for terrorist activity," it continued.
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Israeli tanks are stationed near Gaza
Military vehicles are gathered near the Israel-Gaza border, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in southern Israel on Oct. 12, 2025. (Ammar Awad/Reuters)
Israel has responded by striking areas in the north and south of the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says he has instructed the minister of defense and other security heads to "act forcefully" in reaction to the attacks.
Hamas claims it has "no knowledge" of any attacks against Israeli forces, releasing a statement on Sunday saying they were still abiding by the terms of the agreement.
"We affirm our full commitment to implementing everything that has been agreed upon, foremost among which is the ceasefire in all areas of the Gaza Strip. We have no knowledge of any events or clashes taking place in the Rafah area," the group wrote.
"We have no connection to any events occurring in those areas, nor can we communicate with any of our fighters there if any of them remain alive," it added.
The reported attacks on Israeli troops comes after Hamas spent days fighting Palestinian rival groups after the ceasefire went into effect.
Israel says Hamas violated ceasefire with 'multiple attacks' leading to IDF response
Israeli forces struck Hamas positions in Gaza after the terrorist group allegedly violated ceasefire terms with attacks on IDF forces.
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