Trump says the ceasefire is still in place after Israel conducted airstrikes in Rafah, stating Hamas was violating the truce. View on euronews

An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.

Israel said Hamas carried out "a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement" with attacks on its forces in the Rafah area. Hamas restated its commitment to the truce and said it had no knowledge of any clashes.

Israel said it carried out air strikes on Gaza Oct. 19 after its troops were attacked, sending the ceasefire into uncertainty.

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, part of US President Donald Trump's plan for the Palestinian territory, remains on hold despite calls from the UN and aid groups.

Dispute over Gaza ceasefire intensifies as Israel launches attack, dimming hopes for lasting peace with Hamas.

A US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza appears to have survived its first major test as Israel and Hamas affirmed their commitment to the deal after two Israeli soldiers were killed in the enclave on Sunday,

After a reported Hamas attack in Rafah, Israel’s far‑right ministers unleashed demands for renewed warfare, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. National Security Minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir urged the IDF to resume full‑scale operations “at full strength,