The Israeli military said it had begun resuming enforcement of the Gaza ceasefire after accusing Hamas of violating the agreement, signaling an end to retaliatory strikes that followed earlier attacks on its forces on Sunday (October 19).
“In accordance with the directive of the political echelon, and following a series of significant strikes in response to Hamas’ violations, the IDF has begun the renewed enforcement of the ceasefire,” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement. “The IDF will continue to uphold the ceasefire agreement and will respond firmly to any violation of it.”
Fatalities in Southern Gaza
Gaza’s civil defense agency reported at least 33 deaths across the territory due to Israeli airstrikes, updating an earlier toll of 21. Israel’s military said it struck d