Israel and Hamas return to ceasefire after a day of raids and 45 deaths in Gaza

Yesterday, October 19, after the suspension of the truce due to the continuous accusations by both sides of having violated the agreement, The Israeli army announced the reinstatement of the ceasefire. Yesterday, successive bombings killed at least 45 people. Meanwhile, a Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo to discuss the implementation of the agreement. Pressure from the United States to reopen border crossings and resume humanitarian aid.

Air strikes and casualties

Gaza's civil defense said a series of Israeli air strikes on the territory had killed at least 45 people. Four hospitals in the Strip confirmed the death toll, specifying that more than half of the deaths were recorded in al-Awda hospital, in the north of the Palestinian enclave. The Israeli army claimed to have struck dozens of Hamas targets, While the Two sides accuse each other of violating the nine-day truce brokered by US President Donald Trump.

The words of the Israeli Chief of Staff

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir described the attack on troops in Rafah yesterday morning, which killed two soldiers, as a clear violation of the agreement by Hamas. He stated that Israeli troops are required to remain on alert and that the army is ready for any scenario. Zamir added that Israel will continue to act decisively to safeguard its security interests.

Netanyahu orders the closure of the crossings

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the closure of all crossings into the Gaza Strip and the suspension of humanitarian aid deliveries. The measure was decided after the clashes in Rafah and the alleged violation of the ceasefire by Hamas. Israeli sources have indicated that the crossings are expected to reopen today.

As reported by Axios e Channel 12, the Trump Administration had urged Israel to respond to Hamas attacks proportionately, avoiding an escalation that could derail the ceasefire agreement. U.S. officials said deliveries of humanitarian aid could resume tomorrow morning.

Hamas delegation in Cairo

Meanwhile, yesterday, a Hamas delegation led by chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya arrived in Cairo to verify the implementation of the ceasefire agreement. The Palestinian Islamist movement itself made this known, as reported by Sky News Arabia.

Restoration of the truce

In the evening, the Israeli army announced that will return to respect the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The IDF stated that, in accordance with the directives of the political level, after a series of significant attacks, The armed forces have begun to strengthen the ceasefire and will continue to enforce the agreement by responding forcefully to any violations.

The army also started the physical demarcation of the Yellow Line withdrawal border in Gaza, placing painted concrete blocks and metal signs of the same color. The Israeli cabinet has approved the renaming of the military operation in Gaza to the “War of Resurrection.”