Hamas and Israel accuse each other of breaking truce

In a post on the social media platform X, the Israeli army alleged that three explosive devices went off near its troops in two separate locations in the northern Gaza Strip.

The explosions were “violating the framework of the operational pause”, the Israeli army said. “In one of the locations, terrorists also opened fire at the troops, who responded with fire.

"A number of soldiers were lightly injured during the incidents,” it added.

Hamas, for its part, released a statement saying that its fighters had “dealt with” an Israeli violation of the truce in northern Gaza.

The Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ military wing, added that it was committed to the truce “as long as the enemy has committed to it, and we call on the mediators to pressure the occupation to adhere to all the terms of the truce on the ground and in the air”.