Notably, this indicated that the IDF is aware that there are still terrorists in tunnels in certain parts of Gaza, which would be a violation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Hamas has demanded, through mediators on Sunday, temporary immunity for terrorists stationed in underground tunnels in Rafah to move to areas within the Yellow Line, a source familiar with the details told The Jerusalem Post. Israel is operating in the Rafah area where Hamas terrorists are underground.
"For several months, the IDF has been surrounding and pursuing Hamas terrorists hiding in the 'enclave' in the Rafah area, terrorists who killed three of our brave soldiers just in the past few days," Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said, arguing that if the military allows them to leave safely before it has a chance to kill them, it is "security and moral stupidity."
Notably, this indicated that the IDF is aware that there are still terrorists in tunnels in certain parts of Gaza, which would be a violation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Israeli media reported that Hamas is seeking immunity for around 200 terrorists. Israeli officials did not comment on the matter at the time of publication
Army Radio reported that the group of three terrorists killed IDF soldiers in the past few weeks, and have also fired at IDF forces operating in Gaza. Army Radio reached out to the Prime Minister's Office and the Defense Ministry for comment. At press time, neither has made a statement. (Read More)
