Israel Accuses Hamas of Gaza Truce Violation After Rafah Blast, Vows Response

Overview

• The Israel Defense Forces say an explosive detonated against a military vehicle in southern Rafah, lightly wounding an officer.
• An official communiqué demands full compliance with the October agreement and says "Israel will respond accordingly," stressing Hamas’s removal from power in Gaza and demilitarization.
• Hamas had not claimed responsibility for the Rafah attack at the time of reporting.
• Violence has declined since the truce took effect on October 10 but has not stopped, with both sides alleging violations and Gaza’s Health Ministry reporting more than 400 deaths since then.
• The incident unfolds as a U.S. 20-point plan calls for Hamas to disarm and exit governance, while Hamas says it would hand over weapons only if a Palestinian state is established.