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an explosive device detonated Gaza On Wednesday, one was injured Israel Soldiers and are instigating Israel to accuse Hamas Violating the US-backed ceasefire. It was the latest incident to threaten the fragile ceasefire that has been in place since October 10 as each side accuses the other of violations.
The blast occurred as Hamas met with Turkish officials in Ankara to discuss the second phase of a ceasefire. Although the agreement remains largely intact, progress has slowed.
All but one of the 251 hostages taken in a Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, that started the war, have been released alive or dead in exchange. palestinian Prisoners and prisoners. The second phase of the ceasefire poses even greater challenges: the deployment of an international stabilization force, a technical governing body for Gaza, the disarmament of Hamas, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory.
Israel vows to ‘respond accordingly’
Israel’s military said the explosives detonated beneath a military vehicle as soldiers were “destroying” terrorist infrastructure in the southern city of Rafah. The army said the soldier was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Prime Minister benjamin netanyahu A statement described the incident as a violation of the ceasefire and said Israel “will respond accordingly.”
Israel had earlier launched attacks in Gaza in response to alleged ceasefire violations. On October 19, Israel said two soldiers were killed in Hamas gunfire and, according to local health officials, it responded with a series of attacks, killing more than 40 Palestinians.
Hamas has accused Israel of violating the ceasefire by not providing adequate aid to the area and continuing to attack civilians. Palestinian health officials say more than 370 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the ceasefire.
On Friday, Israeli troops opened fire across the ceasefire line in northern Gaza, killing at least five Palestinians, including a child, according to a local hospital.
Turkish officials met with Hamas
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Haya to discuss the second phase of the ceasefire, according to ministry officials.
Officials said Fidan reaffirmed Turkey’s efforts to protect the rights of Palestinians and outlined ongoing efforts to address shelter and other humanitarian needs in Gaza.
The Hamas delegation said they had met the terms of the ceasefire but continued Israeli attacks were blocking progress to the next phase. He also claimed that 60% of the trucks allowed into Gaza were carrying commercial goods rather than aid.
According to officials, the meeting also discussed reconciliation efforts between Palestinian factions and the situation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, stressing that Israel’s actions there were “unacceptable”.
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