Israel reduced strikes on Gaza on Saturday after President Donald Trump ordered a halt following Hamas's declaration that the group would release hostages under his peace proposal. At least 21 Palestinians died in bombardments since Trump demanded Israel stop attacks late on Friday, and medics reported 10 people perished when Israeli forces struck a house in the Tuffah neighborhood in Gaza City. The Gaza health ministry said Israeli fire killed at least 66 Palestinians across the enclave in the past 24 hours.
Trump said he appreciated that Israel had temporarily stopped the bombing, and he urged Hamas to move quickly on his plan or face consequences. The White House announced on Saturday that Trump was sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Egypt to finalize technical details of the hostage release. Hamas accepted key parts of Trump's 20-point peace proposal on Friday, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad endorsed the response on Saturday in a move that could help free Israelis held by both parties.
Trump said he appreciated that Israel had temporarily stopped the bombing, and he urged Hamas to move quickly on his plan or face consequences. The White House announced on Saturday that Trump was sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Egypt to finalize technical details of the hostage release. Hamas accepted key parts of Trump's 20-point peace proposal on Friday, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad endorsed the response on Saturday in a move that could help free Israelis held by both parties.
