Israeli Air Strikes in Gaza Despite Trump Demand
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Renewed Israeli Strikes in Gaza Amid Trump Ceasefire Proposal
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October 4,2025 – Despite calls for de-escalation,including a recent proposal from former U.S.President Donald Trump, Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza overnight, resulting in civilian casualties and widespread destruction.Hamas has signaled a willingness to negotiate aspects of the Trump plan, but the immediate situation on the ground remains volatile.
Overnight Airstrikes and Casualties
Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza overnight, despite a call from former President Trump to halt the bombing, according to civil defense spokesperson Mahmoud Basal, as reported by the Associated Press on October 4, 2025. Basal, who works with a rescue force, stated that 20 homes were destroyed in the attacks.
Gaza City’s al-Ahli hospital, also known as the Baptist Hospital, reported receiving casualties from a strike on a home in the Tuffah neighborhood, resulting in four deaths and multiple injuries.At Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, officials confirmed the deaths of two children and injuries to eight people after a drone struck a tent in a displacement camp.
The Trump ceasefire Proposal
On October 2, 2025, former President trump unveiled a proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, developed with the support of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The plan outlines several key components:
- A complete ceasefire.
- The release of all captives held in Gaza within 72 hours.
- The disarmament of Hamas.
- A phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Details of the proposal were initially reported by Reuters on October 2, 2025.
Hamas’s Response
Hamas expressed willingness to release captives held in Gaza under the terms of the Trump plan on October 3, 2025, but requested negotiations on specific details and a role in decisions regarding the future of the Palestinian territory.this response was communicated through a statement published by Al Jazeera.