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IDF Airstrikes in Gaza Target Hamas Amid Ceasefire Tensions

3/1/2026

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Summary

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On February 27, 2026 the Israel Defense Forces conducted airstrikes in Gaza and killed at least seven people, including Hamas operatives.
The strikes responded to armed gunmen emerging from Rafah tunnels that the IDF said violated the ceasefire.
The IDF said dozens of Hamas operatives remain trapped underground and it has dismantled several kilometers of tunnels.
The military emphasized its commitment to neutralizing threats under the ceasefire.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 Gaza War, initiated by Israel on July 8, resulted in over 2,200 Palestinian deaths and significant military actions by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) against Hamas, which has governed Gaza since 2007. The conflict's ongoing violence, including recent airstrikes in 2026, underscores the persistent instability in the region and the challenges to achieving a lasting peace agreement.

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Story summary

On February 27, 2026 the Israel Defense Forces conducted airstrikes in Gaza and killed at least seven people, including Hamas operatives.
The strikes responded to armed gunmen emerging from Rafah tunnels that the IDF said violated the ceasefire.
The IDF said dozens of Hamas operatives remain trapped underground and it has dismantled several kilometers of tunnels.
The military emphasized its commitment to neutralizing threats under the ceasefire.

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