The Israeli military (IDF) confirmed it conducted airstrikes in Rafah, southern Gaza, on Sunday after its troops were attacked by militants.
The IDF stated that “terrorists” fired anti-tank missiles and opened fire on forces who were operating in the area to destroy terrorist infrastructure.
“Earlier today, terrorists fired anti-tank missiles and opened fire on IDF forces operating to destroy terrorist infrastructure in the Rafah area in accordance with the terms of the agreement,” the military said in a statement.
In response, the IDF used fighter jets and artillery to target the Rafah area, aiming to neutralise the threat. The operation successfully destroyed several operational tunnels and military structures where terrorist activity was detected, according to the military’s statement.