Israel defies Trump’s peace plan as it escalates deadly attacks on Gaza - Al Jazeera
Israeli military operations in Gaza have intensified despite a US-backed ceasefire roadmap and Hamas's acceptance of the deal. The ongoing bombardment has resulted in significant civilian casualties and threatens the stability of the proposed peace plan.
Why it matters
The escalation undermines international diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and exacerbates a severe humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli forces intensify their bombardment of the shattered enclave as Israel pushes hardline conditions to stall the US-backed ‘ceasefire’.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Mourners comfort each other, as they attend the funeral of a Palestinian killed in an Israeli attack, at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, August 1, 2026 [Mahmoud Issa/Reuters] By Mohammad Mansour Published On 3 Aug 2026 3 Aug 2026 Israeli forces have intensified their military operations in the Gaza Strip since the roadmap for a second stage of the Palestinian enclave’s “ceasefire” was announced last week.
United States President Donald Trump described Hamas’s acceptance of the Gaza deal as a monumental step towards security and stability.
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