- October 19, 2025
- 9:11 pm
- Middle East
The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, instructed the IDF and security services to take decisive measures against terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip. This occurred after the ceasefire was violated in Rafah.
Ceasefire Violation
Netanyahu gave the directive at a meeting with Defense Minister Israel Katz and intelligence chiefs. According to the IDF, Palestinian terrorists opened fire on Israeli forces in the Rafah area. The response was airstrikes.
On October 17, the Israeli army reported the elimination of militants who were emerging from a tunnel in the Khan Yunis area. These actions were deemed an immediate threat.
Earlier that same day, militants were also spotted in Rafah opening fire on Israeli troops. No casualties were reported.
Context and Consequences
Background of the Conflict
On October 10, Israeli forces completed the first phase of withdrawing forces in the Gaza Strip. This was part of the US President’s plan. Hamas was supposed to release Israeli hostages, and Israel was to release Palestinian prisoners.
On October 13, Hamas released the last 20 Israeli hostages. However, the return of the bodies of the deceased continued. On the same day, a ceasefire agreement was signed.
International Community Reaction
After the agreement was signed, Hamas released a video of the execution of eight people labeled as “collaborators.” The US President called this “normal,” while the Palestinian Authority condemned the executions.
The next day, the second phase of the peace plan for Gaza was announced.
The situation in the region remains tense, and every action triggers a chain reaction. In this complex web of interests and contradictions, every step matters.
