IDF stated that Hamas violated the ceasefire and struck Rafah 0 155

"Earlier today (Sunday), terrorists fired anti-tank missiles and opened fire on IDF forces that were operating to destroy terrorist infrastructure in the Rafah area in accordance with the terms of the agreement," the statement said.

As a result, the IDF began striking using combat aircraft and artillery in the Rafah area "to eliminate the threat."

It was reported that several operational tunnels and military buildings, "where terrorist activity was identified," were destroyed.

"This is a gross violation of the ceasefire agreement, and the IDF will respond with force," the military statement said.