U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, established earlier this month, remains in effect. His statement comes despite recent escalations, including Israeli airstrikes in Gaza that resulted in civilian casualties. Trump emphasized that the ceasefire is still holding, suggesting that Hamas may not have authorized the recent attacks.
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On October 19, 2025, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 26 people, including women and children. The Israeli military claimed these strikes were in retaliation for an attack by Hamas that killed two Israeli soldiers. Despite the violence, Israel announced that the ceasefire would continue and that humanitarian aid shipments into Gaza would resume under U.S. pressure.
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President Trump has been actively involved in mediating the conflict. His administration has deployed envoys, including his son-in-law Jared Kushner, to Israel to support the ceasefire and discuss its next phases. Trump has also expressed optimism about the potential for lasting peace in the region, stating that the war in Gaza has ended and that the Middle East is on the path to normalization.
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Hamas’s Position

Hamas has denied involvement in the recent attacks and reaffirmed its commitment to the ceasefire. The group claims that the Israeli military’s actions are provocations that violate the terms of the truce. Hamas’s exiled Gaza chief, Khalil Al-Hayya, stated that the group received guarantees from the United States and Arab mediators confirming that the war in Gaza has permanently ended.
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Despite the ceasefire, significant challenges remain. The return of deceased hostages’ remains is proving difficult due to extensive rubble and destruction in Gaza. The International Committee of the Red Cross has stated that recovering and returning the bodies will be a “massive challenge.”
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Additionally, discussions continue regarding the future governance of Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas. The U.S. has proposed a 20-point plan that includes the establishment of a transitional government and the training of a Palestinian police force. However, Hamas has rejected the idea of disarming before the end of the Israeli occupation.
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While President Trump maintains that the ceasefire is holding, the situation remains fragile. The international community continues to monitor