Israel said it carried out strikes in southern Gaza after its troops in Rafah were hit by gunfire and an anti-tank missile, an escalation that threatens a fragile ceasefire less than a week old. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered strong action, and the IDF said it targeted the area and moved to dismantle Hamas tunnel shafts, calling the violence a blatant breach of the truce. Hamas said it had been cut off from its remaining groups in Rafah, was unaware of any violence there, and remained committed to the ceasefire, according to the BBC.

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