Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:12am on 19 Oct 2025,Sunday International
Israel launched airstrikes in Rafah and other areas of southern Gaza, just days after a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire began. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the strikes targeted Hamas fighters responsible for recent attacks on Israeli troops. Palestinian officials accused Israel of violating the truce, reporting civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. The renewed violence has heightened fears of a complete collapse of the ceasefire, undermining ongoing humanitarian aid deliveries and hostage negotiations. International mediators have urged both sides to exercise restraint to prevent a wider escalation and protect Gaza’s already vulnerable civilian population.
