Gaza School Raid: 33 Dead, Trump Truce Talk – Middle East News
Donald Trump could soon announce a Gaza ceasefire, possibly leading to the release of Israeli hostages, a notable progress in the ongoing Middle East conflict. Though, the situation remains dire, with at least 33 reported deaths from an Israeli strike on a school in Gaza City and ongoing attacks. together, aid distribution faces serious challenges, highlighted by the recent resignation of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s executive director. The Israeli army claims the targeted school housed a Hamas command center,further escalating tensions. News Directory 3 provides comprehensive coverage of these developing events impacting Gaza. Discover what’s next as the world watches for a potential breakthrough in the crisis.
Trump May Announce Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Release Deal
Updated May 26, 2025
President donald Trump may soon announce a ceasefire in Gaza as part of an agreement involving the release of Israeli hostages, according to multiple sources. Trump said Sunday he anticipates “good news” from Hamas regarding Gaza and expressed a desire to halt the fighting as quickly as possible.
Meanwhile, violence continues in the region. The Palestinian Civil Protection reported that at least 33 people died and over 60 were wounded in an Israeli army bombing of the Fahmi Aljarjaoui Institute, a school in Gaza City’s Aldaraj district. Separately, 19 people were reportedly killed in an Israeli strike on a family home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, according to Mahmud Bassal, a Civil Protection spokesman.
The Israeli army stated that the targeted school housed “high-level terrorists” operating within a Hamas and Islamic Jihad command center. The IDF said the center was used to plan and collect information for attacks against israeli civilians and troops. The IDF also reported hitting over 200 “terrorist objectives” in Gaza over the past 48 hours.
“We are friends of Israel but let’s say ‘Now enough’ war, now it’s time to make the respite. Israel won the war against Hamas and now the civilian population of Gaza is suffering too much.”
Jake Wood,executive director of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF),a new U.S.-backed association, resigned, citing concerns that the organization’s plan could not be implemented while adhering to humanitarian principles. the GHF, based in Geneva, planned to distribute approximately 300 million meals over 90 days. The UN and NGOs have declined to participate in aid distribution by the GHF, alleging collaboration with Israel.
Despite the resignation, the GHF’s frist distribution point in Gaza is expected to begin operations today, according to Israeli officials. The organization expressed disappointment over Wood’s departure, reiterating its commitment to humanitarian principles.
“We are in the middle of a arduous campaign, at the end of which we will defeat Hamas and free our hostages in the South. We also have many other challenges. But parallel, we build our country.”
What’s next
The coming days will be crucial in determining whether a lasting ceasefire and hostage release agreement can be achieved, amidst ongoing violence and challenges to humanitarian aid distribution in the Gaza Strip.