Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Israel Strikes Gaza After Failed Rocket Launch
Israel and Hamas have a ceasefire agreement, but there are problems.
Hamas tried to launch a rocket, but it didn't work.
Israel then attacked the place where the rocket was launched.
Israel says Hamas is not following the rules of the ceasefire.
They want Hamas to give back the remains of the last Israeli hostage and to disarm.
Hamas says they are checking Israel's claims.
Israel has not opened a crossing point to Egypt, which is part of the agreement.
Both sides are blaming each other for not following the ceasefire properly.
They have been fighting many times since October 2023.
Many people have been hurt or killed since the truce started.
US President Donald Trump is expected to announce a 'Board of Peace' to oversee the ceasefire.
Israel struck Hamas infrastructure and fighters in response to a failed rocket launch.
At least 13 people, including a child, were killed in the strikes.
The ceasefire remains fragile, with both sides accusing each other of violations.
US President Donald Trump is expected to announce a 'Board of Peace' to oversee the ceasefire.
Hamas refuses to disarm, and Israel demands disarmament as part of the agreement.
- Who
- Israel and Hamas
- What
- Failed rocket launch and targeted strikes
- When
- January 8, 2024
- Where
- Gaza City and northern Gaza
- Why
- Israel accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire
Hamas
Israel
Ceasefire Violations
Hamas
Hamas denies violating the ceasefire and is checking Israel's allegations.
Israel
Israel accuses Hamas of violating the ceasefire with a failed rocket launch.
Disarmament
Hamas
Hamas refuses to disarm.
Israel
Israel demands Hamas disarm as part of the ceasefire agreement.
Rafah Crossing
Hamas
Hamas expects the Rafah crossing to be opened as per the agreement.
Israel
Israel has not opened the Rafah crossing, citing ongoing violations.
- Incident
- Failed rocket launch by Hamas
- Israel's Response
- Targeted strikes on Hamas infrastructure and fighters
- Casualties
- At least 13 people killed, including a child
- Ceasefire Status
- Fragile, in its initial stage
- Hostage Remains
- Final remains not handed over
- Board of Peace
- Expected announcement by US President Donald Trump
- International Stabilisation Force
- Urged by Egyptian and EU leaders
- Hamas Disarmament
- Hamas refuses to disarm
- Casualties Since Truce
- 400+ Palestinians, 3 Israeli soldiers
- October 7 Attack
- 1,200 killed, 251 abducted by Hamas
- Palestinian Deaths
- 71,000+ since October 7
Sources
Israel strikes Gaza launch site after failed rocket fire
Israel strikes Gaza rocket launch site, ceasefire deal under strain
Israel hits Gaza rocket launch site amid uncertainty over next ceasefire phase - Telegraph India
Israeli forces kill four in Gaza, say they hit rocket launch site
Israel conducts targeted strike near Gaza rocket launch site amid fragile truce
Israeli forces kill 11 in Gaza, say they hit rocket launch site
Israeli strikes kill 11 in Gaza after failed rocket launch