Two Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah as 'Israel' strikes southern Gaza
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Two Israeli soldiers were killed in Rafah, reportedly amid sniper fire and a bombing, as the occupation launched new attacks violating the Gaza ceasefire.
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Palestinians watch as search continues for bodies of the captives in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Saturday, October 18, 2025 (AP)
Israeli media reported Sunday that two soldiers were killed and two others wounded in what the occupation forces described as a “security incident” in the city of Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.
According to Israeli reports, the casualties resulted from two separate operations, a sniper attack and the detonation of an explosive device, both targeting occupation forces stationed in Rafah, though no confirmation has been made by independent sources.
Following the incident, the Israeli occupation launched a series of attacks on what it claimed were “several targets” in Rafah. Local sources reported artillery and airstrikes across multiple areas in the southern city.
The latest Israeli aggression comes following multiple Israeli violations, including multiple strikes which took place despite the ceasefire agreement that went into effect on October 11.
'Israel' violating ceasefire
Authorities in the Gaza Strip say that Israeli forces have repeatedly breached the newly declared ceasefire, committing 47 violations since the agreement was announced earlier this week.
"Since the announcement of the cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli occupation force has committed a series of violations, the number of which to date has reached 47 … Due to the ongoing violations by the Israeli occupation, 38 people have been killed and 143 others have sustained injuries of varying severity," the authorities said in an official statement on Saturday.
The statement explains that Israeli attacks have persisted despite the internationally brokered deal aimed at halting the months-long genocide. The latest figures point to a growing civilian toll, with dozens of Palestinians killed and more than a hundred wounded since the ceasefire took effect.
The agreement, signed on Monday by US President Donald Trump, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, was intended to establish a comprehensive cessation of hostilities and pave the way for humanitarian relief operations in the besieged enclave.
Hamas 'plotting attack'
The US State Department had issued a statement saying, “The United States has informed the guarantor nations of the Gaza peace agreement of credible reports indicating an imminent ceasefire violation by Hamas against the people of Gaza.”
“This planned attack against Palestinian civilians would constitute a direct and grave violation of the ceasefire agreement and undermine the significant progress achieved through mediation efforts. The guarantors demand Hamas uphold its obligations under the ceasefire terms,” the statement added.
Hamas, on the other hand, said the US remarks “completely overlap with the Israeli occupation’s disinformation and provide political cover for its ongoing organized crimes and aggression against our people.”
The movement emphasized that “facts on the ground prove the exact opposite,” accusing the Israeli occupation of forming, arming, and funding criminal gangs responsible for killings, kidnappings, looting aid trucks, and robbing Palestinian civilians.
Hamas said the occupation itself had “openly admitted to these crimes through media reports and recorded footage,” confirming its involvement in spreading chaos and undermining security.
