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Israeli strikes on Gaza continue as Trump pushes peace plan

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Posted Aug 2, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-02-2200
Israeli strikes on Gaza continue as Trump pushes peace plan
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Palestinian officials reported 15 more deaths in Gaza following new Israeli airstrikes, as diplomatic efforts led by US President Donald Trump face hurdles over ceasefire terms.

Fresh Israeli airstrikes hit the Gaza Strip on Sunday, killing at least 15 people, Palestinian officials reported. The latest strikes follow overnight bombardments that left eight dead in Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir el-Balah, marking a second consecutive day of military operations. The Israel Defense Forces stated the targets were military operatives, including two Hamas militants.

The violence comes despite US President Donald Trump pressing Israel to accept a proposed peace agreement, under which he announced Hamas had agreed to disarm. However, significant hurdles persist. Israeli officials insist on verifiable Hamas disarmament before withdrawing troops, whereas Hamas demands a full Israeli military pullout prior to surrendering its weapons. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet publicly endorsed the agreement.

Sources: BBC News, France24, FAZ.

How outlets assessed this

  • Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
    • Cyprus Mail Cautious Framed Netanyahu's rejection through domestic re-election pressures and demands from far-right coalition allies.
    • France24 Skeptical Emphasized the rejection as a fresh diplomatic break between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.

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