Israel Launches Attack on Gaza After It Says Hamas Violated Cease-Fire
The violation occurred in the Rafah area, the Israeli military said.
The destruction in a residential neighborhood, following the withdrawal of the Israeli forces from the area, amid a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Gaza City, on Oct. 18, 2025. Dawoud Abu Alkas/Reuters
The Israeli military said on Oct. 19 that Hamas violated the cease-fire by firing an anti-tank missile at Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) operating in the Rafah area.
The IDF said it responded with strikes in the area to eliminate the threat and dismantle the tunnel shafts and military structures the Hamas terrorist group was using.
Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
