Israeli Military Reports Clashes in Rafah; Four Soldiers Wounded

Four Israeli soldiers sustained injuries during combat in southern Gaza on Tuesday, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The clashes occurred in the city of Rafah. Israeli media, citing military sources, reported that Israeli forces killed two Hamas fighters in the same engagement. The IDF confirmed ongoing operations in the area but did not provide further details on the reported fatalities. The incident underscores the continued intensity of military operations in Rafah. The city has been a focal point of the Israeli ground offensive against Hamas.