Tension in Gaza: Fighting Resumes after Alleged Ceasefire Violation
Jerusalem / Gaza – The partial ceasefire in the Gaza Strip was broken on Sunday, October 19th, following a day marked by intense Israeli airstrikes and mutual accusations of breaching the agreement. The Palestinian Civil Defense reported at least 45 deaths resulting from Israeli air raids, making this the deadliest day since the truce was signed a week ago. The conflict escalated after an alleged anti-tank missile attack against Israeli troops in the southern Gaza area, specifically in Rafah, a zone still under Israeli control. The Israeli army characterized this incident as a "flagrant violation" of the ceasefire agreement and responded with a series of airstrikes against what it described as "terrorist targets" and "Hamas infrastructure." As an immediate measure, Israel announced the indefinite suspension of humanitarian aid into Gaza, citing Hamas' alleged breach of the agreement. This decision directly impacts the entry of essential supplies throug...