On Sunday, the Israeli army launched an attack on the Gaza Strip, which diminished hopes for lasting peace, in the context of a ceasefire mediated by the United States, in effect for a week. An Israeli military official stated that Hamas had carried out attacks on Israeli forces, including an anti-tank rocket attack and a sniper attack, considering them serious violations of the ceasefire. On the other hand, Hamas claimed it remains committed to the agreement, accusing Israel of repeated violations.
The Gaza press office reported 47 violations of the ceasefire, resulting in 38 deaths and 143 injuries. The recent attacks represent a major test of the ceasefire, and the Rafah crossing will remain closed. The dispute over the return of the bodies of deceased hostages continues, and the peace agreement proposed by President Trump faces significant obstacles. The U.S. Embassy has not commented on the incident.
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