Israeli airstrikes in Gaza hours after a peace call from Donald Trump and a partial agreement from Hamas on a hostage release plan.
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Israeli forces carried out airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday, reportedly killing six people, just hours after President Donald Trump demanded an immediate halt to the bombardment. The strikes came as the region reacted to Hamas’s conditional acceptance of key parts of a US-backed peace proposal, which includes the release of all remaining hostages.
Gaza health officials confirmed four deaths in a Gaza City house strike and two in Khan Younis. The violence highlights the immediate complexity of implementing the peace plan, which Trump claimed had been agreed upon by Israel and regional powers.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated that Israel was “prepared for the immediate implementation” of the first stage of the plan, which focuses on the hostage release. However, the statement made no mention of reducing military operations, despite Trump’s public plea to “immediately stop the bombing of Gaza” to ensure the hostages’ safe return.
Peace Hopes Dwindle as Israeli Strikes Persist Despite US Ultimatum and Hamas Concessions
A fragile opening for peace in the Middle East has been overshadowed by continued violence, as Israel launched new strikes on Gaza despite US President Donald Trump’s urgent call for a halt to the bombing. The attacks, which killed at least six people, occurred shortly after Hamas partially accepted Trump’s comprehensive peace proposal.
The militants’ response signaled a willingness to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, as outlined in the US plan. In turn, Trump took to social media to urge Israel to cease fire, believing Hamas was “ready for a lasting PEACE.”
However, the reality on the ground remains volatile. While Israeli media reported instructions to scale down offensive operations, the military’s actions—and a statement from the Prime Minister’s office confirming readiness for the hostage phase of the plan but not mentioning a ceasefire—suggest a significant disconnect between diplomatic posturing and military strategy. The continuation of strikes casts serious doubt on the momentum of the American-led peace initiative.
Deadly Strikes in Gaza Overshadow Fragile Peace Deal as Six More are Killed
The human cost of the conflict continued to mount in Gaza overnight, with Israeli airstrikes killing at least six people—including civilians—even as a diplomatic window opened for a truce. The renewed violence comes despite a new US-brokered peace initiative that saw Hamas conditionally agree to release all remaining hostages.
Hours before the latest strikes, US President Donald Trump publicly pressured Israel to “immediately stop the bombing,” arguing that a ceasefire was essential for the safe and swift return of the captives. The Israeli government affirmed its commitment to the hostage-release phase of the plan, but the continued shelling underscores the immense danger faced by Gazans and the significant obstacles still in the way of a full ceasefire. Families of the hostages have also urged Israeli leadership to prioritize negotiations to end the fighting.
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