Fresh reports emerging from the Rafah explosion indicate that the deadly blast was caused by an Israeli-owned bulldozer that accidentally detonated an unexploded bomb while clearing rubble — not by Hamas militants as initially claimed.
According to independent journalists @ryangrim and @ytirawi, the White House and the Pentagon were reportedly aware of the true circumstances surrounding the incident shortly after it occurred, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration allegedly misrepresented the cause — claiming Hamas fighters had emerged from tunnels, leading to the explosion.
The reports also allege that Israeli media has been placed under a gag order, restricting domestic outlets from publishing details that contradict the official government narrative.
The incident, if confirmed, raises fresh questions about Israel’s handling of ceasefire agreements and transparency in wartime communication.
International observers are calling for an independent investigation to verify the cause of the explosion and assess whether the Israeli government’s account intentionally misled the public.