Middle East Monitor Overview

The Israeli army conducted airstrikes in Rafah, southern Gaza, on Sunday despite a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, which Hamas senior member Izzat al-Rishq refuted, accusing Israel of fabricating reasons for its actions. The ceasefire, part of a phased plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, aims for a hostage swap and rebuilding Gaza while sidelining Hamas, amidst ongoing violence that has resulted in over 68,100 deaths since October 2023.

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