Why it matters
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Ceasefire compliance dispute is now tied to kinetic retaliation: Israel’s stated rationale frames alleged violations as triggers for immediate strikes, tightening the link between monitoring/enforcement claims and battlefield escalation.
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Civilian harm claims raise pressure on humanitarian access and protection: Reports of deaths among displaced civilians and strikes on tent shelters increase scrutiny of deconfliction and civilian-protection measures during the truce period.
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Operational focus remains on Rafah-area infrastructure: IDF emphasis on underground sites and targets in eastern Rafah signals continued priority on dismantling Hamas infrastructure in zones where Israeli forces remain deployed.
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