The fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel faced a significant test on Sunday, with Israel reporting the deaths of two Israeli soldiers by Hamas forces. In response, an Israeli security official announced a suspension of humanitarian aid transfers to Gaza. Hamas claimed it had lost contact with its units in Rafah months ago and would not accept responsibility for events there.

Following U.S. President Biden's remarks affirming the ongoing ceasefire, Israel stated it would resume the ceasefire and aid deliveries starting Tuesday. Meanwhile, reports emerged of Israeli airstrikes resulting in the deaths of several Hamas commanders, including Yahya al-Mabhouh and Mahdi Hussein Fayyaz, as well as Taj al-Din al-Wahidi during attacks in Gaza. Al-Wahidi was reportedly involved in significant Hamas operations, including the Al-Aqsa flood incident.