Israel has begun targeted strikes against Hamas in Rafah as earlier reports of a ceasefire brokered by Egypt and Qatar were declared a “deception” by the IDF.
“IDF forces are now attacking and operating against the targets of the terrorist organization Hamas in a targeted manner in Rafah,” the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement Monday night local time.
From The New York Post:
The world’s eyes are now on the southern city in the Gaza Strip, where more than 1 million Palestinians have taken refuge while fleeing war elsewhere in the territory.
One official told Reuters that the announcement was a clear ruse by the terror group to create backlash against Israel for refusing a deal, and officials told KANN TV that the announcement of a cease-fire agreement was a “Hamas deception.”
Late Monday, Israel’s war cabinet unanimously agreed to launch the operations — despite the strenuous objections of the Biden Administration.
The news of Hamas’ acceptance of a cease-fire deal immediately triggered celebrations across Gaza, where Palestinians cheered and chanted “Allahu Akbar” in the streets.
Israel has repeatedly rejected any cease-fire deal that calls for an end to the war, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying that the conflict will only end once Hamas has been eradicated and Gaza proves to no longer be a threat to the Jewish State.
This story is developing…
1) Hamas killed three Israeli soldiers yesterday.
2) Israel announces ground invasion of Rafah.
3) Hamas suddenly accepts ceasefire.
4) Israel tells Hamas, prepare to die.pic.twitter.com/qaJIEpSOoY
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