Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 07:47am on 09 Mar 2025,Sunday International
An Israeli airstrike on Saturday in Rafah, southern Gaza, resulted in two Palestinian deaths, according to medical sources. The Israeli military stated that the strike targeted a drone that had crossed from Israel into Gaza and "several suspects" attempting to retrieve it, suggesting a failed smuggling operation. This incident occurred amid ongoing efforts by mediators from Egypt and Qatar to extend a fragile 42-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which began in January. Both parties have expressed readiness for the next phase of negotiations, aiming to lift the blockade on Gaza and address the needs of its residents.
