Israeli forces carried out strikes against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip after what the military called a “blatant” violation of the ceasefire by the terrorist group, after Hamas gunmen on Monday emerged from a tunnel in eastern Rafah and opened fire on troops.

The Israel Defense Forces and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) said on Tuesday that the targeted terrorists were involved in several plots against Israeli soldiers and the state.

“The IDF and ISA will continue to operate against any attempt by the terror organizations in the Gaza Strip to carry out attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel,” the statement concluded.