Official leading Trump's Gaza ceasefire effort criticizes Israel for its attacks
The official leading President Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan has criticized Israel for ongoing military strikes, arguing they hinder the transition to civilian rule. While Hamas has agreed to disarm, Israel maintains that military pressure must continue until all weapons are surrendered.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant diplomatic friction point in the Trump administration's Middle East peace efforts and the ongoing instability in the region.
UNITED NATIONS — The official in charge of President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan for Gaza criticized Israel on Wednesday for its attacks on the war-battered Palestinian territory and warned that the alternative to the U.S. proposal is the next war.
The article presents both the U.S. official's critique and the Israeli government's defensive stance, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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