Anticipating Gaza truce in near future, according to Trump's speculation, potentially by next week.
In a bold declaration, US President Donald Trump expresses optimism about a potential new ceasefire in Gaza, hinting at an agreement between Israel and Hamas as early as next week. He shared his optimism with various news outlets, mentioning that he's been in talks with key individuals aiming to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
The latest round of violence in Gaza took a grim turn on the same day Trump made his statement. Gaza's civil defense agency reported that Israeli forces killed at least 62 people, including ten who were waiting for humanitarian aid. Civil defense spokesman Mahmud Bassal confirmed the deaths caused by Israeli strikes or gunfire. The Israeli military, however, denied such accusations and claimed they were looking into the incidents.
Meanwhile, investigations into possible war crimes by Israeli forces have been ongoing. The Israeli Military Advocate General has ordered an investigation into allegations of Israeli forces deliberately firing at Palestinian civilians near Gaza aid distribution sites. Israel denies these accusations, but evidence from sources like Haaretz newspaper suggest that Israeli soldiers were told to use lethal force against civilians who seemed harmless. The military has been working on improving its operational response in the aid areas.
The United States, under the Trump administration, is supporting the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) by providing $30 million in funding. The US State Department called on other countries to also support the GHF, citing it as an effort towards peace in the region. However, major aid groups and the United Nations have refused to work with the GHF, claiming it violates basic humanitarian principles.
The GHF has been associated with incidents of violence near aid distribution sites, leading to deaths and raised concerns about neutrality. The group has refused the allegations, but reports of over 550 people being killed near aid centers while seeking scarce supplies have been documented since late May. The GHF, officially a private group, has the support of armed US contractors with the Israeli troops on the perimeter.
The current investigations into Israeli military conduct in Gaza highlight serious accusations of war crimes and crimes against humanity, focusing on large-scale destruction of civilian infrastructure and ongoing harm to the Palestinian population. The UN Commission and Amnesty International have provided extensive evidence supporting these allegations, calling for urgent investigations and accountability measures by the international community. The situation is complex, with both Israel and the GHF under scrutiny, and the international community is watching closely to ensure peace and respect for human rights is maintained in the region.
The US administration, under President Trump, continues to express optimism about a potential new ceasefire in Gaza despite ongoing violence and alleged war crimes by Israeli forces. Amidst this, the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), funded by the US with $30 million, has been embroiled in accusations of violating basic humanitarian principles and association with incidents of violence near aid distribution sites.
