Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed the military to take "strong action" against any ceasefire violations but didn't threaten to return to war.

19:32, Sun, Oct 19, 2025 Updated: 19:32, Sun, Oct 19, 2025

Israeli army hit Khan Yunis despite ceasefire

Israel begins a series of attacks across Gaza despite the ceasefire (Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)

The fragile ceasefire in Gaza faced its first major test Sunday as an Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory was halted “until further notice” after a Hamas ceasefire violation, and Israeli forces launched a wave of strikes.

Israel’s military earlier Sunday said its troops came under fire from Hamas militants in southern Gaza, and later said two soldiers were killed there.

Israel’s military said then it struck dozens of what it called Hamas targets. Health officials said at least 29 Palestinians were killed across Gaza, including children.

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