Israel Hits Rafah, ‘Kills 1’ As IDF ‘Okays’ Gaza War Plan, Hamas Leaders ‘Stop Using Phone’ Fearing…

An Israeli drone strike in Rafah, southern Gaza, killed one person and injured another, according to Palestinian media. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the strike, stating it targeted two suspects retrieving a drone flown from Israel into Gaza. Meanwhile, the IDF approved battle plans for Gaza should the ceasefire-hostage deal with Hamas collapse, deploying additional brigades and special forces to the Southern Command. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar warned of renewed military action if hostages are not released, while Hamas accused Israel of violating the truce. Tensions heightened as senior Hamas leaders reportedly ceased using phones over fears of Israeli tracking, and Israeli security officials urged restraint to complete phase one of the hostage deal. Far-right politicians called for severe action against Hamas if all hostages are not freed by the deadline. n18oc_world n18oc_crux