By Queen Madaki | The Bureau News
Israeli Air Force Strikes Rafah After Reported Hamas Anti-Tank Attack; US Warns of Ceasefire Breach
The Israeli Air Force on Sunday carried out airstrikes on targets in Rafah, after Israeli media reported that a Hamas anti-tank weapon struck an IDF engineering vehicle in the area. The Bureau News notes that the incident unfolded hours after the United States warned ceasefire guarantor states it had “reliable intelligence” pointing to an imminent truce violation.
Competing claims — Nigeria News Today
Hamas rejected the US assertions on Sunday, calling the State Department’s claim false. Israeli outlets, including TPS-IL, reported the air response followed the anti-tank attack near Rafah and prompted rapid security consultations in Jerusalem.
Rapid consultations in Israel
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz left a cabinet meeting to assess the security situation after what Israeli officials described as a breach of the ceasefire. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s military secretary also departed the meeting for security updates, according to local reports.
What the US said
On Saturday, the US State Department said it had “reliable information indicating an imminent violation of the ceasefire by Hamas against the people of Gaza,” warning that such an action would amount to a “direct and serious breach” of the agreement. Hamas’ statement denied any such plans.
What to watch next
- Truce stability: Whether the parties reaffirm mechanisms to prevent further escalations around Rafah.
- Cross-border spillover: Monitoring for reprisals or additional rocket/anti-tank incidents along key flashpoints.
- Diplomatic pressure: How ceasefire guarantors respond to conflicting US and Hamas narratives.
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| Item | Price (₦) | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Rice (50kg Bag) | ₦64,500 | Mile 12, Lagos |
| Beans (1 paint) | ₦3,600 | Wuse Market, Abuja |
| Garri (1 paint) | ₦1,900 | Mile 12, Lagos |
| Yam (1 tuber) | ₦1,200 | Wuse Market, Abuja |
| Tomatoes (basket) | ₦18,000 | Mile 12, Lagos |
| Palm Oil (1 bottle) | ₦1,700 | Wuse Market, Abuja |
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