Israel intensifies Gaza strikes as Trump peace plan stalls

Gaza strikes Trump peace plan Hamas disarmament Israeli control civilian casualties

Israeli forces have stepped up attacks across the Gaza Strip, killing dozens of civilians, including 18 people in a single day and at least 13 in another recent strike. The United States President Donald Trump announced a "major milestone" for his Gaza peace plan, which calls for Hamas to disarm and for Israeli forces to withdraw in phases. Hamas, however, says Israel must halt its attacks before any disarmament steps begin, while Israel’s defence minister warned that Israeli troops will not move until Hamas fully disarms and its tunnels are destroyed. Israeli control of the enclave is now estimated at 60‑70% of the territory. Hamas has said it agreed to a Trump‑backed proposal that includes handing over weapons and a gradual Israeli withdrawal, but Israel is demanding total disarmament and that weapons be handed to a Western state. The violence has left most of Gaza’s two‑million residents displaced, living in tents or damaged buildings, and civilian casualties continue to rise.

Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu · Donald Trump · Gaza Strip · Hamas · Israel · Israel Katz

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[● 2 SOURCES] Hamas insists Israel must halt attacks before it begins implementing the arms part of the agreement. (622590c9-7644-48a1-bc04-57e8bd326032)
[● 2 SOURCES] Israeli forces now control roughly 60‑70% of Gaza territory. (622590c9-7644-48a1-bc04-57e8bd326032)
[● 2 SOURCES] Israel’s defence minister said Israeli troops will not move before Hamas disarms and its tunnels are destroyed. (Reuters)
[● 2 SOURCES] The Gaza peace plan aims to disarm Hamas and withdraw Israeli forces in phases. (Reuters)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Donald Trump announced talks to end the war with Iran will begin Monday after postponing massive strikes. (AP)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Iran’s foreign ministry said Tehran is not currently holding negotiations with the United States. (AP)
[● 2 SOURCES] Donald Trump declared a “major milestone” toward implementing the Gaza peace plan. (Reuters)
[● 2 SOURCES] Israeli strikes on a Sunday killed 18 people in Gaza, including a couple and their child. (Reuters)
[● 3 SOURCES] Israeli forces intensified attacks in Gaza, killing at least 18 civilians in a single day. (622590c9-7644-48a1-bc04-57e8bd326032, 08b09184-63e9-43b3-9baa-a78a47361b71, 847b86bb-9c75-4855-90ea-67f17452dbe6)
[● 3 SOURCES] Israel demands total disarmament of Hamas and that weapons be handed to a Western state. (a216f3d1-83cf-426c-b9e7-ec46974a5ec5, f07ace0a-a285-4439-aa2a-437df0a6e44f, 14c95e68-78c2-4372-b5f5-836d55a29ae4)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Israeli strikes killed at least 13 people in Gaza on a recent day. (847b86bb-9c75-4855-90ea-67f17452dbe6)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hamas agreed to a Trump‑backed plan that includes handing over its weapons and a gradual Israeli withdrawal. (847b86bb-9c75-4855-90ea-67f17452dbe6)