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Israel-Gaza conflict continues
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The gist
Netanyahu rejected Trump's Gaza plan, insisting troops stay until Hamas disarms. The US-brokered ceasefire now risks total collapse, prolonging the war.
Background
The conflict, ongoing since October 2023, has killed over 73,380 Palestinians. Despite a ceasefire agreement last October, Israel has continued near-daily attacks, maintaining control over more than 70 percent of the Strip. Netanyahu's rejection of the US-brokered plan, just weeks before Israeli elections, has pushed the ceasefire to the brink.
How it unfolded
- Oct 2023Israel's war on Gaza began, leading to widespread destruction and casualties.
- Oct 2025A ceasefire agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas, but Israel continued near-daily attacks.
- Aug 8, 2026Israeli forces shot a 13-year-old girl in Gaza as she memorized the Quran, according to reports.
- Aug 9, 2026Netanyahu rejected Trump's Gaza plan, insisting troops will not withdraw until Hamas is 'genuinely disarmed'.
- Aug 10, 2026Gaza Government Media Office called Netanyahu's statement a 'coup' against negotiations, while Hamas affirmed commitment to the diplomatic process.
- Aug 12, 2026Israel said an airstrike targeted a Hamas commander planning attacks on troops, and deployed additional forces to the West Bank amid settler siege.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Netanyahu insists Israeli troops will not withdraw until Hamas is 'genuinely disarmed'.
- Public
- Gaza Government Media Office called the rejection a 'coup' that deliberately obstructs calm and continues the war.
- Public
- Palestinians like Nesma Harazin express despair, saying 'there is no hope that this war will end'.
Still unverified
Reports of a 13-year-old girl being shot while memorizing the Quran are based on unverified accounts.