"The ceasefire in Gaza was tested this weekend when Israel launched an assault on the territory in response to an attack on its troops. The Israeli military said Sunday that "terrorists" attacked Israeli troops operating in the Rafah area resulting in two soldiers being killed. Hamas denied involvement in any attacks. Gaza officials say dozens were killed in the Israeli strikes. Both sides are accusing the other of violating the ceasefire deal brokered by the United States."
"Yesterday's events mark the most significant threat to the ceasefire deal since both sides signed the agreement, NPR's Rob Schmitz tells Up First. Despite what happened, Hamas and Israel say they are still committed to the spirit of the ceasefire. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump's adviser and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, arrive in Israel today and Vice President JD Vance is expected to arrive tomorrow to get the ceasefire deal back on track."
A ceasefire in Gaza was tested when Israeli forces launched strikes after reported attacks on troops in Rafah that the Israeli military said killed two soldiers. Hamas denied involvement while Gaza officials reported dozens killed in the strikes, and both sides accused each other of breaching a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. Diplomatic envoys, including a U.S. special envoy, Jared Kushner, and a visiting vice president, are traveling to Israel to try to restore the agreement and secure the return of remaining Israeli hostage bodies. Meanwhile, a separate U.S. government shutdown entered day 20 with stalled negotiations and repeated Senate votes.
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