Overnight and into Sunday, Israeli planes and tanks pounded areas across the Gaza Strip, leveling several residential buildings and raising tensions to new heights. Palestinians, caught in the crossfire, are pinning their hopes on a potential end to the bombing.
Here’s the lowdown 🚀:
- Israeli airstrikes and tank assaults hit key neighborhoods.
- Residential blocks were destroyed as civilians braced for impact.
- Palestinians await a U.S. blueprint to pause the violence.
Trump’s Gaza plan: On his Truth Social platform, U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel had agreed to an "initial withdrawal line" inside Gaza. "When Hamas confirms, the ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective," he posted.
Diplomatic dash in Egypt 🏃♀️🏃: As host, Egypt is preparing to welcome delegates from Hamas, Israel, the United States and Qatar. This gathering is the most advanced effort yet to hammer out the details and bring a pause to the conflict.
Why it matters: Lives are on the line. A ceasefire could mean safety for countless civilians and open the door to longer-term peace talks. But trust is fragile, and follow-through will be key.
We’ll keep an eye on developments and let you know if this plan can turn the tide from rockets to diplomacy. Stay tuned! ✌️
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Israel strikes Gaza as Palestinians pin hopes on Trump's Gaza plan
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