Israel Launches Wave Of Heavy Airstrikes Across Gaza, Killing At Least 42

October 19, 2025 TheMcgwire

Israel Launches Wave Of Heavy Airstrikes Across Gaza, Killing At Least 42

Reports contradict Israel’s claim that its troops came under attack in Rafah on Sunday

The Israeli military launched heavy airstrikes across Gaza on Sunday, killing at least 42 Palestinians , marking the deadliest day of Israeli attacks in the Strip since the ceasefire went into effect on October 10.

The IDF stepped up its attacks on Gaza after alleging its troops were attacked by Palestinian militants in Rafah, southern Gaza, calling it a “violation” of the ceasefire, though reports indicate an explosion was caused by an Israeli vehicle running over an unexploded bomb.

Hamas denied responsibility for the incident in Rafah on Sunday, saying it hasn’t been in contact with its fighters in the area. “We confirm our full commitment to carrying out everything that was agreed, first and foremost the ceasefire in all areas of the Gaza Strip,” Hamas’s armed wing, the al-Qassam Brigades, said in a statement.

“We have no knowledge of any incidents or clashes taking place in the Rafah area, since these are red zones under occupation control, and contact with what remains of our groups there has been cut off since the war resumed in March of this year. We have no information on whether they have been killed or are still alive since that date,” al-Qassam added.

🔗SOURCE ➡️ Antiwar.com

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