Hamas has denied any role in what Israel described as a shooting attack in Rafah, southern Gaza, which Israeli officials cited as justification for a new round of deadly air strikes.

In a statement on Telegram, the group said the ongoing bombardment “represents a flagrant violation of the ceasefire agreement signed in Sharm el-Sheikh under the auspices of US President Trump”.

Hamas described the latest attacks as part of “a series of violations” in recent days, including strikes that caused deaths and injuries and the continued closure of the Rafah crossing. The group told Al-Jazeera that these actions showed Israel’s “insistence on violating the terms of the agreement and attempting to sabotage it”.

The statement called on ceasefire guarantors “to take immediate action to pressure Israel to halt its assault and to compel it to respect the provisions of the deal”.

Israeli media earlier reported what it said was an exchange of fire between Israeli troops and Hamas fighters in Rafah.