Israeli forces have intensified their military operations in the Gaza Strip since the announcement of the second stage of the Palestinian enclave’s ‘ceasefire’ plan, which was announced last week. US President Donald Trump described Hamas’s acceptance of the Gaza deal as a monumental step towards security and stability. However, the reality on the ground in Gaza is very different, with at least 19 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Saturday, bringing the weekend death toll to 26 people, including women and children.

Despite Hamas agreeing to a phased disarmament, Israel’s government says it has 'serious security concerns' about the plan, and there has been strong resistance from Israeli politicians to the deal. The continued bombardment of Gaza, contributing to Israel’s continued breaches of the October ‘ceasefire’ agreement, will likely threaten Trump’s peace plan and exacerbate the already dire humanitarian situation for Palestinians in the enclave.

Increased attacks

There has been a significant uptick in attacks in Gaza since the Trump announcement. This stands in stark contrast to the diplomatic progress heralded by Washington. The Board of Peace and the International Stabilization Force (ISF), which are intended to manage post-war Gaza, had announced an agreement to implement the next phase of the ‘ceasefire’ based on a detailed 15-point roadmap. While Hamas formally accepted the document, questions have been raised as to whether Palestinian factions might eventually walk away due to continuous Israeli attacks on Gaza.

Sursă consultată: Israel defies Trump’s peace plan as it escalates deadly attacks on Gaza — https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/3/israel-defies-trumps-peace-plan-as-it-escalates-deadly-attacks-on-gaza