Reports of Israel airstrikes on Rafah as Gaza ceasefire deal comes under threat

<p>Air force reportedly carries out attack after Hamas militants emerge from tunnels and shoot at Israeli soldiers</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/oct/19/gaza-ceasefire-israel-hamas-rafah-hostages-middle-east-crisis-live-news-updates">Middle East crisis – live updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The Israeli air force carried out airstrikes in Rafah in southern Gaza on Sunday, Israeli media reported, in the most serious threat so far to the week-long ceasefire in the strip.</p><p>The airstrikes reportedly occurred after Hamas militants emerged from tunnels in the Rafah area and shot at Israeli soldiers in the morning, prompting a firefight. Israel’s army radio reported that deadly clashes in Rafah were continuing.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/19/israel-identifies-body-of-11th-hostage-from-gaza-amid-ceasefire-tensions">Continue reading...</a>