Israel kills 4 suspected militants in Gaza’s Rafah despite ceasefire

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Israel kills 4 suspected militants in Gaza’s Rafah despite ceasefire

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Despite an ongoing ceasefire, the Israeli military killed four suspected militants in Rafah, southern Gaza, on Monday. According to the military, the armed men emerged from a tunnel and attacked Israeli troops, who then eliminated them. Israel described the incident as a "blatant violation" of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The military stated that its troops are continuing operations in the area to locate and eliminate other militants within the tunnel system. Violence has persisted in the Gaza Strip despite the truce, with both Israel and Hamas accusing each other of violations.

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Gaza Strip

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