Death of Israeli soldiers triggered airstrikes that killed at least 26 people, Palestinians say
On Sunday (October 19, 2025) the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip was resumed after “a series of significant attacks in response to Hamas violations”. The death of 2 Israeli soldiers would have triggered air strikes that killed at least 26 people, according to information from Palestinians obtained by .
The President of the United States, (Republican Party), stated that the ceasefire he brokered is still in effect. Hamas, he said, may not be involved in violations of the agreement. “We think maybe the leaders are not involved in this”the Republican told journalists, aboard Air Force One on Sunday (19.Oct).
“In any case, the matter will be dealt with firmly but appropriately”said the North American president. Trump said he could not say whether the Israeli attacks were justified.
It should resume this Monday (Oct 20), after pressure from the USA, an Israeli source told Reuters. Israel halted supplies in response to what it called a “violation.”blatant” of the ceasefire by Hamas.
“Having achieved it”dozens of Hamas terrorist targets” in the enclave, including weapons storage facilities, firing points, cells and infrastructure. The military declared that the extremist group launched an anti-tank missile and fired at its troops, killing 2 soldiers.
The Israeli strikes killed at least 26 people, including a woman and a child, according to Palestinians and health officials. At least one attack hit a former school housing displaced people in the Nuseirat area, local residents said.
“We’ll have to see what’s going on. We want to make sure everything is very peaceful with Hamas.”Trump told reporters. Trump’s envoy, , and his son-in-law, , are expected to travel to Israel this Monday (Oct 20), according to the Reuters.
Hamas declared that it remains committed to the ceasefire agreement, is not aware of the clashes that took place on Sunday (Oct 19), in Rafah, and has not maintained contact with local groups since March.
The US Vice President (Republican Party) told journalists that there are around 40 different Hamas cells and no security infrastructure yet in place to confirm their disarmament.
“Some of these cells will probably honor the ceasefire. Many of these cells, as we saw today, will not.”he said. “Before we can truly ensure that Hamas is properly disarmed, it will be necessary […] for some of these Gulf Arab States to send forces there, to actually enforce law, order and security there.”he declared.
According to the Reutersthe Prime Minister of Israel, (Likud, right), said he ordered the military to respond with force to what he described as ceasefire violations by Hamas.
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