❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Israel confirmed the Gaza ceasefire remains in effect despite recent clashes with Hamas.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Hamas, and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
📍WHEN & WHERE: The ceasefire violations occurred over the weekend in Gaza, with responses from Washington, D.C., and Israel.
💬KEY QUOTE: “The IDF will continue to uphold the ceasefire agreement and will respond firmly to any violation of it.” – Israel Defense Forces statement on X.
🎯IMPACT: The ceasefire remains in effect, with continued U.S. involvement and pressure on both sides to maintain the agreement.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Israeli officials have confirmed that the Gaza ceasefire remains intact despite an exchange of fire between Hamas and Israeli forces over the weekend. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday that the ceasefire is “still in place” and noted that while Hamas has been “quite rambunctious,” its leadership does not appear to be directly involved in the violations.
On Sunday, Israeli airstrikes targeted Hamas positions in Gaza, reportedly killing 29 Palestinians, while Hamas militants killed two Israeli soldiers. In response, Israel temporarily halted humanitarian aid deliveries and closed border crossings. Pressure from the Trump administration reportedly led to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reversing this decision, with aid deliveries resuming Monday morning.
The clashes followed Hamas’s exchange of remaining hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in Israel. Israeli soldiers withdrew from much of the Gaza Strip, allowing aid to flow into the area. However, tensions escalated as Israel demanded the return of deceased hostages’ bodies, with Hamas stating it would take time to locate and return the remaining remains.
The U.S. has warned Hamas against further violations of the ceasefire as the group seeks to consolidate power in Gaza. President Trump emphasized last week that if Hamas does not disarm, “we will disarm them.” The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Sunday night that it had “renewed the adherence to the ceasefire” but warned of firm responses to any violations.
On Monday, the IDF reported incidents involving Hamas militants crossing the yellow line in Gaza, posing an immediate threat to Israeli troops. The IDF stated that its forces remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will act to neutralize any immediate threats.
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