Israeli Soldiers Attacked by Hamas in Rafah – Breaking News
Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, issued a written statement following an Israeli army attack on the city of Rafah in Gaza. The statement revealed that the Palestinian side of Gaza’s border gate to Egypt had been seized by the Israeli forces. The Qassam Brigades mentioned in the statement that they were counterattacking the enemy forces with heavy-caliber mortars at the Rafah Border Gate.
Early on, the Israeli army launched a land attack on Rafah, capturing control of the border gate opening to Egypt. The statement disclosed that the 162nd Division and the 401st Armored Brigade supported the army units in the east of Rafah, resulting in the takeover of Gaza’s Rafah Border Gate.
In response to the escalating situation, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh approved ceasefire proposals from Qatar and Egypt, aimed at alleviating tensions in the Gaza Strip. Despite this, the Israeli War Cabinet decided to persist with attacks in Rafah, necessitating the evacuation of neighborhoods where displaced Palestinians had sought refuge.
Gaza’s Rafah Border Gate serves as a crucial entry point for humanitarian aid and the only passage for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip to travel abroad. Tragically, the ongoing conflict has led to the death of thousands of Palestinians, including numerous children and women, with many more injured and infrastructure destroyed.
As tensions continue to escalate in the region, the international community watches closely to see how the situation unfolds. Follow NTV on social media for the latest updates on this developing story.
