Israel Was Presented With a Peace Deal in Gaza. It Bombed It the Next Day
Israeli strikes on Gaza continued in the days after President Donald Trump hailed a "monumental step" toward peace in the strip.
The United States announced a peace deal with Hamas last week, promising to disarm the militant group and have Israel withdraw its forces from Gaza. However, Israel remained skeptical about Hamas's willingness to disarm and continued its military operations in the Gaza Strip. Following the announcement, Israel launched fresh attacks on Gaza, resulting in at least 18 deaths on Sunday, according to medics in the territory.
Despite the ceasefire brokered by the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, Israel has continued its strikes, killing over 1,250 people since the ceasefire began in October 2025. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed his skepticism about the deal, citing concerns about an upcoming election and the effectiveness of international forces in Gaza.
Many Israelis are still worried about Hamas's threat, and the international forces may not be as effective as the Israel Defense Forces. Analysts suggest that Netanyahu is increasing pressure on Israel to continue its attacks on Gaza, as he may face consequences if the Trump plan goes into effect.
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