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Firstpost09-01-2026, 00:56

Israel Strikes Gaza Rocket Site Amid Fragile Truce, Hostage Deal Stalls

  • Israel conducted a targeted strike near a Gaza City rocket launch site after detecting a failed launch, stating the projectile did not enter Israeli territory.
  • The military accused Hamas of two ceasefire breaches in 24 hours; Hamas reported investigating claims and documented over 1,100 Israeli violations since October.
  • Palestinian health authorities reported two civilians injured by Israeli forces in separate shootings in southern and northern Gaza, with Israel offering no immediate comment.
  • The next phase of the ceasefire and opening of the Rafah crossing are stalled, as Israel awaits the return of the final Israeli hostage's remains from Hamas.
  • Both Israel and Hamas accuse each other of major truce violations, with Hamas refusing to disarm and Israel threatening renewed military action.

Why It Matters: A fragile Israel-Hamas truce faces collapse amid mutual accusations, military strikes, and stalled hostage negotiations.

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