Trump Gaza Ceasefire: Latest News & Analysis
President Trump anticipates a Gaza ceasefire,perhaps linked too hostage releases,yet violence escalates. Palestinian officials report devastating casualties from Israeli strikes, highlighting the urgent need for de-escalation. Amidst the chaos, the director of the U.S.-backed Gaza aid foundation resigned amidst growing humanitarian concerns, further complicating relief efforts for the population. The fighting intensifies as the Israeli army reports targeting over 200 terrorist targets. This breaking news offers a grim view of the ground reality. News Directory 3 keeps a steady pulse on this volatile situation. Discover how the unfolding events will impact peace talks and aid distribution.
Trump Eyes Gaza Ceasefire Amid Rising Casualties
Updated May 26, 2025
President Donald Trump believes a Gaza ceasefire, potentially involving the release of Israeli hostages, coudl be imminent. Trump said Sunday he anticipates “good news from Hamas” and hopes to “stop the fights” in Gaza soon.
Meanwhile, Palestinian Civil Protection reported that at least 25 people died and over 60 were wounded in an Israeli army bombing of a school in Gaza City. The targeted institute was identified as ‘Fahmi Aljarjaoui’ in the Aldaraj district.
Separately, 19 people were reportedly killed in an Israeli strike on a family home in Jabalia, northern gaza Strip, according to Civil Protection spokesman Mahmud Bassal. He told AFP that rescue teams recovered “19 martyrs of the massacre of the Abd Rabbo family.”
The Israeli army stated that the Gaza school housed “high-level terrorists” operating within a Hamas and Islamic Jihad command center.According to a press release, the IDF and ISA (Shin bet) targeted terrorists who were allegedly planning attacks against israeli civilians and troops from the location.
The IDF reported hitting over 200 terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip in the past 48 hours.
Jake Wood, executive director of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), supported by the U.S. to distribute aid in Gaza,resigned,citing concerns that the institution’s plan could not be implemented while “strictly respecting the humanitarian principles of humanity,neutrality,impartiality and independence.” The GHF, based in Geneva, planned to distribute around 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 Wood’s resignation, the first GHF distribution point in Gaza is expected to begin operations. Israeli officials confirmed this to Kan, a public broadcaster. The organization expressed disappointment over Wood’s departure, reiterating his concerns about upholding humanitarian principles.
“We are in the middle of a challenging campaign, at the end of which we will defeat Hamas and free our hostages… We also have many other challenges. But parallel, we build our country,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
What’s next
The coming days will be critical in determining whether a ceasefire agreement can be reached and whether humanitarian aid can be delivered effectively to those in need in gaza, amid ongoing conflict and shifting political dynamics.