Hamas’ armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, declared on Sunday that the group remains fully committed to the ceasefire agreement with Israel, denying any knowledge of clashes in Rafah. This statement came in response to earlier reports from the Israeli military, which confirmed that air force fighter jets had conducted strikes in Rafah to neutralize a perceived threat. The Israeli military alleged that ‘terrorists’ had opened fire on their troops, an action they described as a blatant violation of the ceasefire. The Al-Qassam Brigades emphasized their adherence to the agreement, stating, ‘We reaffirm our full commitment to implement everything that was agreed upon, foremost of which is a ceasefire across all areas of the Gaza Strip.’ They further claimed no awareness of incidents in Rafah, citing the area as a ‘red zone’ under Israeli control and noting that communication with their groups there had been severed since the war resumed in March. The situation underscores the fragile nature of the ceasefire and the ongoing tensions in the region.