Jerusalem (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israeli military says Gaza ceasefire resumed following deadly strikes that killed 60, including children, signaling renewed warning to militants.
As reported by Al Arabiya English, the Israeli military announced Wednesday that it has resumed enforcing the Gaza ceasefire after airstrikes in response to Hamas violations.
What did the IDF say about resuming the Gaza ceasefire?
The military stated,
“Following a series of strikes, in which dozens of terror targets and terrorists were struck, the IDF has begun the renewed enforcement of the ceasefire in response to Hamas’ violations.”
It added,
“As part of the strikes, the IDF and ISA struck 30 terrorists holding command positions within the terrorist organizations operating in the Gaza Strip.”
How many children died in Gaza after Israel’s overnight strikes?
Israeli airstrikes overnight killed over 60 Palestinians, including 22 children, marking the deadliest day since the fragile US-mediated ceasefire began.
Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Gaza said it received more than 10 bodies, including three women and six children, following Israeli airstrikes.
Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, said it had received 20 bodies, including 13 children and two women, after Israeli strikes.
According to Gaza’s civil defence, the strikes killed many and injured 200, occurring hours after US President Donald Trump said nothing would jeopardize the ceasefire.
Its spokesperson, Mahmoud Bassal, called the airstrikes ‘a clear and flagrant violation’ and described the situation as ‘catastrophic.’
He added,
“The Israeli strikes targeted tents for displaced people, homes, and the vicinity of a hospital in the strip.”
What did Donald Trump say about Israel’s strikes on Gaza?
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Donald Trump said nothing would jeopardize the ceasefire but added Israel “should hit back” if its troops were attacked.
He stated,
“They killed an Israeli soldier. So the Israelis hit back. And they should hit back.”
Mr Trump insisted the strikes did not jeopardize the ceasefire, while sending a warning to Hamas, which he called a “very small part of peace in the Middle East.”
What did Benjamin Netanyahu say about Gaza strikes and Hamas violations?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered airstrikes after a clash between Palestinian militants and Israeli troops, citing anger over Hamas handing over body parts of a hostage recovered by Israel two years ago.
He held urgent talks to address what he alleged were Hamas violations of the ceasefire, with far-right officials pushing for a return to war.
How did Turkey respond to Israeli attacks on Gaza?
Turkey’s foreign ministry condemned Israel’s latest Gaza strikes, calling them a “flagrant violation of the ceasefire.”
It stated,
“We are deeply concerned by the reports that civilians have lost their lives as a result of the attacks. We once again emphasize that full adherence to the ceasefire is of vital importance for preserving the propsect for lasting peace and ensuring regional security. We reiterate our call on Israel to adhere to the ceasefire and to refrain from actions that undermine peace and stability.”
The foreign ministry statement added,
“Turkiye will continue to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people and to support efforts towards achieving a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the region.”
What did JD Vance say about the Gaza ceasefire?
US Vice President JD Vance said,
“The ceasefire is holding. That doesn’t mean that there aren’t going to be little skirmishes here and there.”
He added,
“We know that Hamas or somebody else within Gaza attacked an (Israeli military) soldier. We expect the Israelis are going to respond, but I think the President’s peace is going to hold despite that.”
How did the UK outline its role in the Gaza peace process?
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said,
“We stand determined to seize this opportunity to deliver a lasting peace, and a stable, secure future for the whole region.”
He added,
“The UK will support the next stage of talks to ensure the full implementation of the peace plan, so that people on both sides can rebuild their lives in safety and security.”
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated,
“The UK has worked intensively with international partners in recent months to create the momentum that has led to President Trump’s peace initiative, and to support the ceasefire that is now in place, but we now need to work with the same intensity and urgency to develop a plan for Gaza’s recovery and reconstruction.”
She said,
“Gaza has been completely devastated. The ceasefire gives us the opportunity not just to urgently scale up humanitarian efforts but also to look to the future of Gaza’s recovery. Rubble must be cleared, infrastructure repaired, healthcare restored, and homes rebuilt.”
Ms Cooper added,
“The UK will also play a crucial part in that process, convening different parties as we are doing today with Egypt and bringing in expertise, experience and investment from the City of London to support reconstruction.”
What is Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza peace?
The plan is a 20-point framework that, in its initial phase, mandates an immediate ceasefire, the release of all Israeli hostages held by Hamas, and the release of Palestinian prisoners in Israel.
The plan outlines a process for the disarmament of Hamas and proposes that Gaza be governed by a temporary, technocratic Palestinian committee under the oversight of an international “Board of Peace,” moving toward a potential Palestinian state in the future.
After the release of hostages from both sides, Israel is continuing airstrikes, alleging that Hamas violated the ceasefire. It has again called for the resumption of the ceasefire plan.
