Under the cover of night, Israeli jets and tanks struck key areas across the Gaza Strip, leveling several residential blocks and deepening the humanitarian crisis for families on the ground.
The assault came as Palestinians pinned their hopes on a U.S. ceasefire blueprint championed by former President Donald Trump. In a post on his social platform, Trump revealed that Israel had agreed to an 'initial withdrawal line' inside Gaza and promised that 'when Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective.'
Meanwhile, Egypt is gearing up to host delegates from Hamas, Israel, the United States and Qatar in what organizers say is the most advanced push yet to halt the fighting. Talks in Cairo will focus on implementing the withdrawal line and establishing safeguards for civilians and aid deliveries.
Local witnesses report that the overnight strikes targeted neighborhoods that had largely escaped the initial phases of the war, leaving many informal shelters damaged or destroyed. For Palestinians already facing shortages of food, water and medicine, each new barrage compounds an urgent humanitarian meltdown.
Social media has become a digital battleground, with hashtags like #GazaCeasefire and #StopTheWar trending as young global citizens across G20 nations amplify calls for an immediate pause in hostilities.
Analysts say the success of any truce hinges on swift, transparent verification and the will of all parties to honor each phase of the agreement. If implemented, the plan could unlock broader talks on reconstruction and longer-term security arrangements that reshape regional dynamics and markets.
As dawn broke over Gaza City, residents braced for the next chapter in a conflict that has reshaped life on both sides of the frontier. With the world watching closely, the outcome of Cairo’s talks could send ripples far beyond the Middle East.
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Israel strikes Gaza as Palestinians pin hopes on Trump's Gaza plan
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