Netanyahu orders ‘powerful’ Gaza strikes following alleged ceasefire violation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered “quick and forceful assaults” within the Gaza Strip on Tuesday after an Israeli army official advised Fox Information that Hamas had violated the ceasefire.

The official mentioned the terrorist group attacked Israeli Military (IDF) troopers in Rafah.

“Following the safety consultations, Prime Minister Netanyahu has instructed the army echelon to hold out quick and forceful assaults within the Gaza Strip,” Netanyahu’s workplace mentioned on Tuesday.

Tuesday’s incident comes after two IDF troopers have been killed by terror operatives in Rafah earlier this month, Israeli army sources beforehand confirmed to Fox Information Digital on October 19. The troopers, recognized as Main Yaniv Kula, 26, an organization commander within the 932nd Battalion of the Nahal Brigade, and Workers Sergeant Itay Yavetz, 21, a fight soldier in the identical battalion, have been each stationed in Modi’in-Maccabim-Reut.

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Israeli troopers stand on the entrance to a tunnel in Rafah within the Gaza Strip on September 13, 2024, amid the warfare between Israel and Palestinian militant teams. (Sharon Aronowicz/AFP through Getty Photographs)

An preliminary IDF investigation into that incident mentioned a militant cell emerged from a tunnel and fired on an excavator car, killing the 2 troopers. There was additionally a reserve soldier severely injured and evacuated to a hospital, per The times of Israel.

In response to that assault, the IDF launched air and floor strikes in southern Gaza.

“The IDF additionally attacked and dismantled six kilometers of underground terrorist infrastructure, utilizing greater than 120 munitions. The underground website was utilized by the terrorist group to additional assaults on the State of Israel,” the report mentioned in a press release.

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Israeli troopers enter Gaza on the border, as seen from Israel, on Friday, October 3, 2025. (Reuters/Amir Cohen)

Particulars in regards to the newest incident weren’t instantly obtainable.

A US-brokered ceasefire that took impact on October 10 briefly ended the two-year warfare between Israel and Hamas.

Israeli troopers drive previous destroyed buildings in Rafah within the Gaza Strip on September 13, 2024. (Sharon Aronowicz/AFP through Getty Photographs)

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Below the deal, hostages have been launched in alternate for Palestinian prisoners, and a ceasefire was declared.

Emma Bussey of Fox Information Digital contributed to this report.