U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Hamas will be “wiped out” if the group violates the ongoing ceasefire with Israel. His statement came as Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed nearly 60 people in a single day, despite the fragile truce between the two sides.
Senior U.S. diplomats, including Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and advisor Steve Witkop, have arrived in Israel to help preserve the ceasefire agreement. Their visit follows mounting international pressure that recently pushed both Hamas and Israel to end weeks of intense conflict.
However, despite the ceasefire, Israel has continued air assaults across Gaza, accusing Hamas of breaching the deal by targeting Israeli positions. Hamas has denied the accusations, saying Israel itself is responsible for violating the truce by attacking civilians.
Trump said the United States would not directly intervene militarily but hinted that Israel might launch a rapid operation if Hamas fails to comply.
Meanwhile, Hamas officials said they are still working to recover and return the bodies of remaining Israeli hostages, blaming the delay on the extensive destruction across Gaza.
UNRWA’s chief stated that Israel’s latest military operations have violated international humanitarian law. Over the past two years, at least 300 UNRWA buildings in Gaza have been damaged, killing around 800 people and injuring 2,600 more.
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After two years of conflict, Gaza faces mounting challenges — piles of debris, severe food shortages, and a collapsing healthcare system. In response, the European Union and other international bodies have urged immediate humanitarian assistance to the devastated enclave.
