Israel defies Trump’s peace plan as it escalates deadly attacks on Gaza

What the report says

Israel has stepped up attacks in the Gaza Strip even as a US-backed roadmap for the next phase of a ceasefire is being discussed, according to Al Jazeera. The report says at least 19 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes on Saturday, raising the weekend toll to 26, including women and children. The article frames the escalation as a serious challenge to President Donald Trump’s push for a broader peace process.

Al Jazeera reports that Hamas has accepted the phased plan, which is meant to guide post-war arrangements in Gaza through bodies such as a Board of Peace and an International Stabilization Force. Israel, however, is described as pressing for tougher conditions, including the complete disarmament of Hamas, the transfer of weapons to a Western state, and the exclusion of any Palestinian role in handling the process. Israeli officials cited by the outlet say forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully demilitarized.

The piece says the standoff is also shaped by Israeli domestic politics, with elections due in October. Palestinian and Israeli analysts quoted by Al Jazeera argue that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government may be trying to delay implementation while avoiding a direct break with Trump. The article adds that Israel is resisting withdrawal from a large section of Gaza and objecting to Qatar and Turkiye taking part in verification mechanisms.

Al Jazeera says the result is a frozen negotiation process and worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza, where continued bombardment is undermining trust in diplomacy and complicating efforts to rebuild civilian administration and infrastructure.