An Israeli airstrike in Rafah, Gaza, killed two individuals identified by Israel as Hamas militants. The Israeli-backed Palestinian militia claimed responsibility, stating it targeted Hamas operatives. This incident occurs amidst ongoing challenges to Hamas's control in Gaza, where the group commands thousands of fighters despite war-related losses. While a ceasefire has largely held since October, both sides accuse each other of violations, with hundreds of Palestinians and three Israeli soldiers killed since the truce.