(Reuters) -Hamas denied responsibility on Tuesday for an attack on Israeli forces in the southern Gaza city of Rafah that prompted Israel to launch attacks in Gaza. The militant Palestinian group also
Hamas Claims No Involvement in Rafah Attack on Israeli Forces
Hamas Response to Rafah Incident
(Reuters) -Hamas denied responsibility on Tuesday for an attack on Israeli forces in the southern Gaza city of Rafah that prompted Israel to launch attacks in Gaza.
Details of the Attack
The militant Palestinian group also said in a statement that it remained committed to the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal in Gaza.
Ceasefire Commitment
Earlier on Tuesday, Israeli media had reported an exchange of fire between Israeli forces and Hamas fighters in Rafah. The Israeli military did not respond to a request for comment on the reports.
Israeli Military Reaction
(Reporting by Nidal Al-Mughrabi; Writing by Menna Alaa El-Din Editing by Gareth Jones)
