With Civilian Deaths Mounting, Trump Predicts Breakthrough in Israel-Hamas Truce Negotiations
GAZA/WASHINGTON, DC — Israeli forces have intensified air and ground operations in Gaza and extended their offensive to Yemen, targeting Houthi positions as the conflict shows no sign of easing. The latest strikes included assaults on areas where displaced civilians were seeking aid, drawing international concern over mounting casualties.
According to the Gaza Health Ministry, Israel’s war on Gaza has now killed at least 57,418 people and injured more than 136,000, in what has become one of the most devastating military campaigns in the region’s recent history. In contrast, Israeli authorities report 1,139 deaths and the abduction of over 200 individuals during the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023.
As violence escalates, hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough are cautiously rising. US President Donald Trump has said there is a “good chance” that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas could be reached this week, coinciding with renewed negotiations in Doha, Qatar. The comments also come ahead of a high-stakes visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington, DC.
Meanwhile, the Houthi rebel movement in Yemen responded to Israeli airstrikes with additional missile attacks, signaling a widening regional flare-up that risks further destabilization.
The international community remains deeply divided on how to resolve the crisis. While Washington pushes for de-escalation through diplomacy, regional dynamics — including Iran’s support for the Houthis and ongoing resistance movements — add layers of complexity to ceasefire efforts.