IDF says 6 gunmen killed in yesterday’s Rafah firefight, a ‘serious violation’ of truce

The IDF says that all six of the gunmen identified during a clash in western Rafah yesterday were killed during the exchange of fire.

In a statement, the military says troops from the 7th Armored Brigade eliminated the six suspects. Searches were carried out in the area, and various weapons were found on their bodies.

The incident unfolded on the Israeli-controlled side of the Yellow Line in the southern Gaza Strip, after troops identified six armed individuals near their positions. Tanks moved in and opened fire, prompting the gunmen to return fire and triggering a firefight along with Israeli airstrikes.

The IDF reiterates that the incident constitutes a “serious violation” of the October ceasefire agreement and says it will continue to act against any attempts by terror groups in Gaza to carry out attacks on Israeli forces or civilians.