Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:21pm on 19 Oct 2025,Sunday International
The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is under strain as both sides accuse each other of breaking the truce. The Israel Defense Forces said Hamas fired an anti-tank missile and gunfire at its troops near Rafah. In response, Israel launched air strikes in southern Gaza. Hamas denied any clashes and said Israel was violating the deal. A doctor in al-Zawaida reported six deaths in an Israeli strike, while the Hamas-run Health Ministry said eight people were killed in 24 hours. The truce was part of a U.S.-backed plan aimed at easing the months-long war in Gaza. (PC: BBC)
