Israel reports soldiers injured in Gaza clashes despite fragile ceasefire

Several Israeli soldiers sustained injuries in clashes in southern Gaza, even as a tenuous ceasefire remains in place, the Israeli military reported Wednesday. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), "troops encountered multiple militants emerging from subterranean terrorist networks." One soldier was reported in serious condition.

The IDF did not provide additional specifics about the incident, which is said to have taken place in the Israeli-administered eastern sector of Rafah. Local media indicated that numerous Hamas militants are taking refuge in tunnels in this region. Their requests for safe exit from Israeli-controlled areas have been denied.

Residents told news agencies that they heard heavy explosions and gunfire Wednesday evening, while Gaza-based media affiliated with Hamas issued warnings of potential Israeli attacks. Since the ceasefire went into effect on October 10, deadly incidents have occurred repeatedly in Gaza, including casualties among Israeli forces. The fragile truce has faced multiple challenges since its inception.

Author: Sophia Brooks