Hamas says fighters in Rafah will not surrender
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(VOVWORLD) - Hamas fighters holed up in the Israeli-held Rafah area of Gaza will not surrender to Israel, the group's armed wing said on Sunday, urging mediators to find a solution to a crisis that threatens the month-old ceasefire.
Since the US-brokered ceasefire took effect in Gaza on October 10, the Rafah area has been the scene of at least two attacks on Israeli forces, which Israel has blamed on Hamas. Hamas has denied responsibility.
Sunday's statement from the Al-Qassam Brigades held Israel responsible for engaging the Hamas fighters, who it said were defending themselves.
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