Israeli military confirms strikes in southern Gaza, claims its troops came under fire

Hamas said that it was not connected to any clashes in Rafah

Israel identified the remains of two hostages released by Hamas overnight (Abdel Kareem Hana/AP)

Israel said it struck Hamas militants in southern Gaza on Sunday after they shot at Israeli soldiers who were inside the area that is still under Israeli control, according to the conditions of the October 10 ceasefire.

Israeli aircraft and artillery struck the area, the military said.