Israel Halts Gaza City Invasion to Prepare First Stage of Trump Peace Plan Amid Ongoing Genocide

Israel has announced a halt to its invasion of Gaza City as it prepares to implement the first stage of former U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan.

“10/04/2025 | 09:08 | After Hamas agreed to parts of the peace plan for Gaza, international reactions are hopeful”

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This decision comes amid ongoing mass killings in Gaza, where Israeli military operations have resulted in the deaths of over 66,200 Palestinians, mostly women and children, since October 2023, according to Palestinian health authorities.

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The Israeli military has been using remote-controlled explosive vehicles to demolish neighborhoods, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's call for an immediate halt to Israeli bombardment, Israeli strikes have continued, killing six people in Gaza recently.

The international response to the developments in Gaza has been mixed.

U.S. President Trump praised Hamas's response to his peace plan as a step toward lasting peace, but he also urged Israel to halt its bombings to facilitate the safe release of hostages.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office did not mention Trump's call to stop the attacks.

Regional mediators like Qatar and Egypt have welcomed Hamas's willingness to negotiate, viewing it as a positive sign of Palestinian factions' desire to prevent further bloodshed.

The UN Secretary-General has encouraged seizing this opportunity to end the genocide.

Hamas has conditionally accepted Trump's peace plan, agreeing to release all Israeli hostages and transfer Gaza's administration to Palestinian technocrats supported by Arab and Muslim groups.

“The article details recent progress in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting Hamas's conditional acceptance of former President Donald Trump’s peace plan”

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However, Hamas rejected the establishment of an international 'Peace Council' and refused to fully disarm, insisting on Palestinian self-governance in Gaza.

This stance has been met with cautious optimism internationally, though Israel remains divided on its interpretation and approach.

Trump has set a Sunday deadline for Hamas to accept the full 20-point peace plan, which includes an immediate ceasefire and phased prisoner exchange.

The situation in Gaza remains dire, with ongoing Israeli military operations causing significant destruction and loss of life.

Despite the proposed peace plan, Israel's actions in Gaza have been described as genocide by some sources, with systematic killing of civilians, including women and children.

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The use of advanced military technology, such as remote-controlled explosive vehicles, has further intensified the humanitarian crisis.

The international community continues to call for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid delivery to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people.