Families of Israeli hostages urged an immediate end to the Gaza conflict on Saturday as Israel continued strikes despite President Donald Trump's demand to halt bombardment. Hamas accepted Trump's proposal to release all captives and engage in peace negotiations, yet Israeli forces launched dozens of attacks on Gaza City overnight. The Palestinian group agreed to transfer Gaza's administration to technocrats but insisted on participating in discussions about the territory's future. Trump's 20-point plan requires hostilities to cease, hostages freed within 72 hours, a gradual Israeli withdrawal, and Hamas disarmament while barring the group from governing Gaza.
Gaza's civil defense reported 20 homes destroyed in the strikes, and Baptist Hospital received casualties from an attack that killed four people. Two children died in a southern drone strike on a displaced persons camp. International leaders from Britain, France, Germany, and the United Nations welcomed Hamas's statement with cautious optimism. The war began after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing 1,219 people. Israeli operations have killed at least 66,288 Palestinians, with over half being women and children.
Gaza's civil defense reported 20 homes destroyed in the strikes, and Baptist Hospital received casualties from an attack that killed four people. Two children died in a southern drone strike on a displaced persons camp. International leaders from Britain, France, Germany, and the United Nations welcomed Hamas's statement with cautious optimism. The war began after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing 1,219 people. Israeli operations have killed at least 66,288 Palestinians, with over half being women and children.
