Israel has said it has "begun renewed enforcement of the ceasefire" after they claim it was "violated" by Hamas.
The Israeli military said that two soldiers died and another three were wounded during the incident in Rafah this morning. The area is under IDF control as part of the ceasefire deal with Hamas.
Israel has stopped the supply of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip while accusing Hamas of a "blatant violation" of the ceasefire agreement and in response has launched a series of air strikes. The IDF has confirmed it carried out a "massive wave" of attacks in southern Gaza while accusing Hamas of "firing an anti-tank missile and gunfire towards IDF troops" in the Rafah area.
The IDF said it responded by hitting the area to "eliminate the threat and dismantle tunnel shafts and military structures". Hamas has since accused Israel of "violating the deal and fabricating pretexts to justify its crimes".
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Israel resumes ceasefire in Gaza and says aid deliveries will restart today
Gaza’s fragile ceasefire faced its first major test Sunday as Israeli forces launched a wave of deadly strikes, saying Hamas militants had killed two soldiers, and an Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory was halted.
The military later said it resumed enforcing the ceasefire, and the official confirmed that aid deliveries would resume Monday. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he’s not authorized to discuss the issue with the media, as reported by AP news.
Tel Aviv football derby cancelled after 'violent riots'
The derby between Hapoel and Maccabi has been cancelled after police said dozens of smoke grenades and pyrotechnic devices were thrown.
Nine people were arrested on Sunday night at Bloomfield Stadium. A statement from Israeli police said the game was called off "following disturbances and violent riots" in which 13 civilians and three officers were injured.
"These are very serious incidents that posed a real danger to the lives of police officers and civilians," the statement added.
But Hapoel Tel Aviv football club has claimed there was "brutal police violence" and "officers indiscriminately beating fans". In a statement the club said: "From the preliminary discussions prior to the match, it appears that the police were preparing for war rather than a sporting event.
"Most of the injuries from the event were caused by brutal police violence at the end of the game, as a direct result of the scandalous decision to cancel the event. Everyone saw the disturbing videos of children being trampled by horses and police officers indiscriminately beating fans."
Thousands of Orthodox Jews call for change in Israel’s military draft rules
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews packed the streets and sidewalks for blocks around the Israeli consulate in New York City on Sunday.
It comes after Israel’s Supreme Court last year ordered the government to begin drafting ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into the military. There had been a longstanding enlistment exemption — dating to the founding of Israel in 1948.
The ultra-Orthodox worry that mandatory enlistment will impact adherents’ ties to their faith. But many Jewish Israelis have argued that an exemption is unfair. Rifts over the issue have deepened since the start of the war in Gaza, AP news reports.
Witkoff and Kushner to arrive in Israel on Monday for talks on next step of ceasefire
US special envoy Steve Witkoff and fellow adviser to US President Donald Trump Jared Kushner will arrive in Israel on Monday to discuss the next step of the ceasefire in Gaza.
A US official has also told The Times of Israel that US Vice President JD Vance will land in the country on Tuesday,
The three officials will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in order to further advance Washington’s Gaza ceasefire framework, the official reportedly added.
Palestinian officials now say 45 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes
At least 45 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, claim Palestinian officials.
The Israeli military said it had struck Hamas targets across Gaza, as Israel and Hamas accused each other of violating the nine-day-old ceasefire.
“At least 45 people were killed as a result of Israeli airstrikes on various areas of the Gaza Strip,” Mahmud Bassal, spokesperson for the civil defence agency, which operates as a rescue service under Hamas authority. Four hospitals in Gaza confirmed the death toll, saying they had received the dead and wounded.
Maccabi Tel Aviv has derby clash called off due to security fears
Maccabi Tel Aviv have seen their derby clash against Hapoel Tel Aviv called off amid their Aston Villa ban.
The game between Maccabi and Hapoel was due to take place on Sunday night at Bloomfield Stadium, but it was halted following police concerns.
Prior to kick-off, officers declared conditions at the ground too dangerous to proceed after widespread deployment of pyrotechnics from supporters which resulted in police personnel and fans suffering injuries. According to Israeli Police, three officers and five supporters were wounded during the incidents.
A police statement declared: "This was not a football game, but a case of serious disorder and violence.
"As a result, Israel Police has informed the clubs and match officials that the game cannot take place."
At least 36 people including children killed in Gaza says Palestinian health officials
Health officials said at least 36 Palestinians were killed across Gaza including children.
Al-Awda hospital said it had received 24 bodies from several Israeli strikes in the Nuseirat and Bureij camps in central Gaza. An airstrike on a makeshift coffeehouse in Zawaida town in central Gaza killed at least six Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, part of the Hamas-run government.
Another strike hit a tent in the Muwasi area of Khan Younis in the south, killing at least four people, including a woman and two children, according to Nasser Hospital. A strike in Beit Lahiya in the north killed two men, according to Shifa hospital.
Israel says it has begun the 'renewed enforcement of the ceasefire'
Israel's military says it has "begun resuming enforcement" of the Gaza ceasefire after it was "violated" by Hamas.
A post from the IDF reads: "In accordance with the directive of the political echelon, and following a series of significant strikes in response to Hamas’ violations, 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 respond firmly to any violation of it."
Earlier it stated: "In response to Hamas’ blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement this morning, the IDF struck dozens of Hamas terror targets across Gaza.
"The strikes targeted weapons storage facilities, firing posts, terrorist cells and additional Hamas terror infrastructure. In addition, the IDF struck and dismantled ~6 km of underground terrorist infrastructure, used to advance attacks against Israel, using over 120 munitions."
Palestinians fear 'nightmare' return to war in Gaza
Palestinians are quickly fearing the return of war in Gaza with the attacks today.
“It will be a nightmare,” said Mahmoud Hashim, a father of five from Gaza City, who appealed to US President Donald Trump and other mediators to prevent the ceasefire’s collapse.
An Israeli airstrike on a makeshift coffeehouse in Zawaida town in central Gaza killed at least six Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, part of the Hamas-run government.
Another strike killed at least two people near the Al-Ahly soccer club in the Nuseirat refugee camp, the ministry said. The strike hit a tent and wounded eight others, said Al-Awda Hospital, which received the casualties.
The hospital said it also received the bodies of four people killed in a strike on a school sheltering displaced families in Nuseirat. Six others were killed in a tent in Nuseirat, one killed at a charging point west of Nuseirat and four killed at a house in Bureij camp.
Another strike hit a tent in the Muwasi area of Khan Younis in the south, killing at least four people, including a woman and two children, according to Nasser Hospital. A strike in Beit Lahiya in the north killed two men, according to Shifa hospital.
Two Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza named as health officials say at least 29 Palestinians dead
Major Yaniv Kula, 26, and Staff Sergeant Itay Yavetz, 21, have been named as the two Israeli soldiers killed today in Gaza.
Israel’s military earlier on Sunday said its troops came under fire from Hamas militants in southern Gaza, and later said two soldiers were killed there.
At the same time, 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.
Fragile ceasefire in Gaza is facing its first major test
The fragile ceasefire in Gaza is facing its first major test today as an Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory has been halted “until further notice” after a Hamas ceasefire violation, and Israeli forces launched a wave of strikes.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity pending a formal announcement on the halt in aid, a little over a week since the start of the US-proposed ceasefire aimed at ending two years of war.
A senior Egyptian official involved in the ceasefire negotiations said “round-the-clock” contacts were underway to deescalate the situation.
Two soldiers were killed 'by attackers emerging from a tunnel'
Attackers emerged from a tunnel and opened fire with grenades at an excavator, killing two soldiers, reportedly says the Israeli Defence Forces.
According to an initial IDF probe, soldiers in the excavator were also hit by sniper fire leading to two more soldiers people injured - and one in a serious condition.
Later further sniper fire injured another soldier, while the investigation suggests so far that there were no attempts to abduct the soldiers.
The troops were operating in the area to clear Hamas with the knowledge that gunmen could still be holed up in the tunnels.
Two Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza, Israeli military says
Two Israeli soldiers were killed in Gaza earlier today it has been confirmed.
The Israel Defence Forces also said that three soldiers were wounded in an attack by Palestinian terror operatives in Rafah this morning.
The incident took place at around 10.30am in southeastern Rafah, close to the Salah a-Din Road. The area is under IDF control as part of the ceasefire deal with Hamas.
Pictured: People running for their lives following Israeli airstrikes
Hamas commander among those killed in strikes
An airstike on the town of al-Zawaida, in central Gaza, killed six people from the Hamas unit al-Qassam Brigades.
One of these people was Yahya al-Mabhouh, the commander of the elite unit and a senior field commander for Hamas.
Israel to stop allowing aid into Gaza
An Israeli security officials said the government will stop allowing aid into Gaza, until further notice, after an alleged violation of the truce agreement by Hamas.
The official said: "In accordance with the directive of the political echelon, the transfer of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip has been halted until further notice, following Hamas’s blatant violation of the agreement."
Hamas has claimed Israel instead breached the ceasefire agreement.
IDF says it had started 'massive wave' of strikes on southern Gaza
The IDF, in a statement, said it has has "now begun a wave of strikes" in southern Gaza.
The army said it is now conducting a "massive and extensive wave" of airstrikes on dozens of Hamas targets in the area.
Another hostage body has been located, Hamas says
Hamas has said it has located the remians of another hostage amid the rubble in Gaza.
Despite this, the group warned Israeli airstrikes could slow down the handover, which it had planned to do today if "conditions allow", according to The Guardian.
At least 11 killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza
At least 11 Palestinians have been killed in a number of Israeli airstrikes across Gaza today, according to the Gaza Civil Defence.
A spokesman, said six of these people were killed in an Israeli strike on a "group of civilians" in northern Gaza.
More Gaza strikes possible, IDF warns
An IDF official has said Gaza could be hit with more airstrikes, after attacks in Rafah earlier today. Israel has blammed Hamas for the attacks but the group has claimed it was not behind them.
The official said: "There is a possibility for more strikes."
Hamas will 'pay a heavy price' for ceasefire violations, Israeli minister warns
Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz has sent a warning to Hamas.
Katz said the IDF will respond with force if Hamas violates the fragile ceasefire agreement.
He said: "Hamas will pay a heavy price for every shot and every breach of the ceasefire. If the message is not understood, our response will become increasingly severe."
Three Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on Gaza refugee camp
Three Gazans have been killed and more injured in an Israeli attack on the Nuseirat refugee camp, in central Gaza, according to Al Jazeera.
Israeli has launched strikes on targets in southern and central Gaza as both sides have accused each other of violating the fragile ceasefire.
Hamas rejects US claim group 'planned imminent attack' on Gazans
Hamas rejected on Sunday a claim by the US state department that said it had credible reports of an imminent planned attack by Hamas against residents of Gaza.
The US state department, in a statement on Saturday, said: "This planned attack against Palestinian civilians would constitute a direct and grave violation of the ceasefire agreement and undermine the significant progress achieved through mediation efforts."
Hamas called the claim "false allegations", and accused Israel of supporting armed groups operating in Israeli-controlled areas.
Hamas urged the US administration to pressure Israel to stop supporting the gangs and "providing them a safe haven".
Strikes come as Israel identified remains of two hostages released overnight
The strikes came as Israel identified the remains of two hostages released by Hamas overnight.
Netanyahu's office said the bodies belonged to Ronen Engel, a father-of-three from Kibbutz Nir Oz, and Sonthaya Oakkharasri, a Thai agricultural worker killed at Kibbutz Be'eri.
Both were believed to have been killed during the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, and their bodies were taken to Gaza.
Engel's wife, Karina, and two of his three children were kidnapped and released in a ceasefire in November 2023.
Bodies of 15 more Palestinians handed back to Gaza
The Hamas-run Health Minsitry added that the bodies of 15 more Palestinians were handed back to Gaza from Israel, via the Red Cross.
This has brought the number of bodies recieved by Gazan officials to 150.
Thousands of Palestinians prisoners were relased by Israel to Gaza and the West Bank - after 20 alive hostages were brought back to Israel on Monday.
IDF troops still in Rafah after ceasefire
As part of the ceasefire agreement, Israeli agreed to move the IDF out of certain parts of Gaza with the aim that the military will move out to the border eventually.
Area like Gaza City and Khan Yunis have seen the IDF move out but the Israeli military is still in Rafah.
The IDF has accused Hamas of targetting its soldier in the southern Gaza area.
The Rafah crossing was the only one not controlled by Israel before the war. It has been closed since May 2024, when Israel took control of the Gaza side.
A fully reopened crossing would make it easier for Palestinians to seek medical treatment, travel or visit family in Egypt, home to tens of thousands of Palestinians.
Hamas statement following strikes - in full
Hamas has said it was unaware of clashes in Rafah, before Israeli stikes hit the southern Gaza region.
The Hamas statement said: "We affirm our full commitment to implementing everything that was agreed upon, foremost among which is the ceasefire in all areas of the Gaza Strip.
"We are unaware of any events or clashes taking place in the Rafah area, as these are red zones under the control of the occupation. Contact with our remaining groups there has been cut off since the resumption of war in March of this year.
"We have no information as to whether they have been martyred or are still alive since that date. Therefore, we have no connection to any events taking place in those areas, and we cannot communicate with any of our fighters there, if any of them are still alive."
Rafah crossing to stay closed, Netanyahu says
Benjamin Netanyahu, earlier today, said the Rafah crossing, between Gaza and Egypt, will remain closed until further notice.
The Israeli Prime Minister said the reopening of the crossing will depend on whether Hamas hands over the bodies of all dead hostages.
48 hostages remained in Gaza before the ceasefire was agreed. The 20 people who were alive were taken back to Israel and so far 13 of the 28 dead bodies have also been handed back.
Hamas said it will need specialist equipment to find the remains under the rubble of homes and buildings destroyed by deadly Isrseli airstrikes.
Netanyahu ordered 'strong action to be taken'
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared a statement following the strikes in Gaza today.
Following the violation of the ceasefire by Hamas, Prime Minister Netanyahu held a consultation with the Defense Minister and the heads of the security establishment and directed that strong action be taken against terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip.
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 19, 2025
How many people have died in the Gaza conflict?
The Hamas-run health ministry has said the death toll in Gaza since Israel's campaign following October 7 has risen to 68,159 and 170,203 wounded.