Israel Escalates Attacks in Gaza Despite Trump’s Ceasefire Push:As hopes rise for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, the reality on the ground paints a darker picture. Just days after President Trump announced progress toward a peace deal, Israeli airstrikes have intensified, killing over 60 Palestinians in a single day. From crowded food lines to cafés and resorts, civilians continue to suffer amidst escalating violence. This detailed report covers the latest developments, the humanitarian crisis, and the political maneuvering behind the proposed truce.
Israel Escalates Attacks in Gaza Despite Trump’s Ceasefire Push: Over 60 Palestinians Killed in a last 24 Hours
In a deeply tragic turn of events, Israel has sharply intensified its military operations in Gaza just days after a ceasefire proposal was announced. Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration that a 60-day ceasefire agreement was within reach, violence on the ground has only surged—claiming the lives of dozens of Palestinians and further deepening the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the region.
According to Palestinian officials, Israeli airstrikes and drone attacks have killed over 60 people in the past 24 hours alone. One particularly devastating strike hit a crowded café in northern Gaza that served as a rare haven of connectivity, offering power and internet access amid widespread destruction. Another airstrike targeted a food distribution site in southern Gaza, killing and injuring civilians who were waiting for basic necessities.
The violence has also gripped areas surrounding aid lines. At least seven Palestinians were reported killed at the “Netzarim” separation line while waiting for humanitarian assistance. Medical workers at field hospitals described seeing victims with severe trauma—chest wounds, internal bleeding, and amputations—after they were shot or injured while queuing for food.
In central Gaza’s Nuseirat region, airstrikes along the busy Salah al-Din Street killed one person and injured over 50 others. Meanwhile, in Gaza City, an Israeli drone strike targeted a gathering near the Zaytoun Sports Club. And in perhaps the deadliest single strike of the day, more than 25 civilians were killed in an air raid on the “Al-Baqa” resort, turning a once-popular site into a mass grave.
Despite the growing toll, President Trump remains publicly committed to brokering peace. In a recent statement, he announced that U.S. representatives held a “long and productive” meeting with Israeli officials. According to Trump, Israel has agreed to key terms for a proposed 60-day ceasefire, with Egypt and Qatar expected to formally deliver the deal to Hamas.
“My Representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today on Gaza,” Trump said. “Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60-day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will work with all parties to end the War. I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas takes this Deal, because it will not get better — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE.”
Trump’s push for peace comes amid growing scrutiny of Israel’s conduct. A report from a left-leaning Israeli newspaper alleged that army officers had ordered soldiers to deliberately fire at civilians near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) food sites—claims the Israeli military strongly denies, while promising an internal review. The military has since announced the closure of at least one GHF distribution point to “reduce friction with the population” and move it to a safer location.
On the ground, doctors working with organizations like Doctors Without Borders describe scenes of horror. A U.S. medical specialist managing a field hospital in Gaza said hospitals are overwhelmed with patients—many of them permanently disabled—who were simply trying to get food or water. “People being made handicapped, people needing to be in wheelchairs, on crutches, need walkers for the rest of their lives. People losing their vision. All in an instant because they were standing in the wrong place,” he said.
The psychological toll is equally grave. One survivor, standing amid the rubble, pleaded to be seen as more than just a statistic: “Look at us. We are not just numbers. Every day, martyrs here, martyrs there. We are human beings. Our lord created us to live like you, with dignity, not like this in humiliation.”
As the situation grows increasingly dire, U.S. officials await Israel’s formal diplomatic delegation to arrive in Cairo to finalize the ceasefire terms. President Trump has also announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit Washington next week, stating: “Make the deal in Gaza, get the hostages back.”
But until a resolution is reached, civilians in Gaza continue to bear the brunt of the war. In a single day marked by bloodshed, the message from the ground is clear: this conflict spares no one—not the children, not the elderly, not even the journalists who document it or the doctors who try to ease its toll.
Disclaimer: This report is based on official statements, eyewitness accounts, and media reports. The situation is evolving rapidly, and the death toll and details may change. This article aims to reflect the facts as reported at the time of publication and does not represent the views of any government or organization.