An unexpected battle is taking place underground east of Rafah, where about 200 fighters from Hamas found themselves trapped inside the Israeli-controlled part of the Gaza Strip.
The clash resulted in the deaths of 11 fighters and the arrest of 6 others, prompting Hamas to threaten to withdraw from the ceasefire agreement.
The two American envoys tried to persuade Netanyahu to allow the fighters to exit, but the proposal sparked a division within the Israeli government.
This unexpected battle has become a critical test of the ceasefire's durability.
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Jerusalem Post: A battle underground in Rafah is nearly undermining the truce in Gaza.