Israeli forces launched air and artillery strikes on southern Gaza on Sunday, threatening to unravel a fragile US-brokered ceasefire, which took effect on October 11.

The latest attacks, which Israel said targeted militants in Rafah who had opened fire on its soldiers, underscored deep mistrust between the two sides just nine days after the truce took effect.

An Israeli military statement said the strikes destroyed tunnels and military buildings used by Hamas fighters.

“In response to Hamas’ blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement this morning, the IDF struck dozens of Hamas terror targets across Gaza,” the IDF said.

“The IDF has begun the renewed enforcement of the ceasefire, in line with the terms of the agreement. The IDF will continue to uphold the ceasefire agreement and will

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