Trump Confirms Ongoing Gaza Ceasefire Despite Recent Israeli Strikes

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Trump Confirms Ongoing Gaza Ceasefire Despite Recent Israeli Strikes

President Donald Trump confirmed the ongoing ceasefire in Gaza, despite recent Israeli airstrikes. The situation escalated as Israel claimed to have responded to a series of attacks by Hamas in Rafah. This confrontation raised fears about the viability of the fragile truce established earlier.

Ceasefire Controversy

Onboard Air Force One, Trump stated that the priority is to ensure peace with Hamas. During a recent wave of Israeli strikes, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) emphasized a renewed enforcement of the ceasefire. This came in light of accusations from Israel regarding Hamas’s alleged attacks that led to the deaths of two Israeli soldiers.

U.S. Position and Response

Trump noted that U.S. officials believe Hamas leadership may not have been involved in the alleged truce violations. He acknowledged the complexity of the situation but refrained from judging the Israeli response, stating, “I’d have to get back to you on that.” He assured that the issue would be treated with a balance of firmness and diplomacy.

Regional Tensions

The ceasefire, established 10 days prior, faced strain as discussions about the return of deceased hostages stalled. Both Hamas and the International Committee of the Red Cross have been involved in negotiations regarding these hostages.

  • Recent Israeli strikes resulted in at least 23 fatalities, according to Gaza’s health ministry.
  • Hamas denied involvement in the assaults claimed by Israel.
  • The militant group accused Israel of fabricating excuses to justify its attacks.

Israeli Military Actions

Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have vowed to take decisive action against supposed threats from Gaza. Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Hamas would face severe consequences for violating the ceasefire.

Hamas’s media office countered by claiming that Israel has breached the ceasefire 80 times since it began, leading to numerous casualties among Palestinian civilians. As tensions rise, the international community watches closely, concerned about the fragile state of peace in the region.