Israeli Forces Strike Gaza Despite Trump’s Ceasefire Appeal!
Reported by David Joshua | Sele Media Africa
Gaza’s civil defence agency reported on Saturday that Israeli forces carried out dozens of airstrikes on Gaza City, directly defying U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for an immediate cessation of bombardments. This came even after Hamas accepted a proposed ceasefire deal. [1]
Trump had urged Israel to “immediately stop bombing Gaza,” positioning the pause as necessary to facilitate the safe release of hostages. [1] In his announcement, he noted that Hamas’ acceptance of the ceasefire plan marked a critical turning point in the conflict. [2]
However, Israeli airstrikes resumed shortly after, targeting multiple locations across Gaza, suggesting that the military’s operational tempo is not aligned with Washington’s diplomatic directives. [3]
Context & Reactions
- Islamic Jihad, a Hamas ally, backed the group’s response to the U.S. ceasefire plan, signaling potential unity among Palestinian factions. [3]
- Israel reportedly signaled willingness to begin implementing the first phase of the peace plan, but these guarantees have yet to translate into a halt in military action. [3]
Citations:
- AP News: apnews.com/article/bba524e6ac9cc9877e71fefc804cb602?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/03/hamas-agrees-to-release-all-israeli-hostages?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- Reuters: www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-strikes-gaza-after-trump-calls-end-bombardment-2025-10-04/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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