Israel Vows to Keep Striking Gaza Despite Disarmament Deal
Israel said its strikes on Gaza would continue even after Palestinian militant groups agreed to disarm under President Trump’s plan, with a senior minister insisting the campaign would not stop. At least nine Palestinians, some of them reported to be children, were said to have been killed in overnight strikes. Israel’s cabinet has yet to formally consider the disarmament framework.
The comments underscored the gap between Mr Trump’s optimism — he has claimed Israel is “very happy” with the plan — and the stance of Mr Netanyahu’s government, which insists on full demilitarisation before any withdrawal. Both Hamas and Islamic Jihad are reported to have accepted the framework in principle, but with the fighting continuing, the pledges have yet to translate into calm. The casualty figures came from Palestinian sources and could not be independently verified. With the two-week window to agree implementation ticking, mistrust runs deep. Watch whether the strikes ease or the framework collapses.