Israel launched a major air attack on Gaza City on Thursday (9 October) night. The attack took place when Israel’s cabinet was meeting to vote on US President Donald Trump’s ‘Gaza Peace Plan’, which aims to permanently end the Gaza war.

According to American media CNN, the security agency controlled by Hamas said that due to this attack in Sabra area of ​​Gaza City, a multi-storey building collapsed, due to which about 40 people were buried under the debris. The Israeli Army (IDF) confirmed the attack and said that the target was Hamas terrorists.

IDF statement- ‘Attack on Hamas hideout’

Gaza’s Civil Defense Agency said that four bodies have been recovered so far, while dozens of people are still trapped under the debris. Meanwhile, Mohammed Abu Salmiya, director of Al-Shifa Hospital, informed that 30 Palestinians have been killed since Wednesday evening. According to the IDF statement, “We targeted Hamas terrorists who were located close to Israeli soldiers and posed an immediate threat to them.”

According to AFP, a team of about 200 American soldiers will be deployed to monitor the ceasefire in Gaza. This step has been taken to make the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas successful and to assist in the release process of hostages.

Trump announced ceasefire agreement

Just hours before the attack, US President Donald Trump had announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase of ceasefire. According to him, “As soon as the Israeli government approves this agreement, the war will end immediately.” Trump said that this agreement will also pave the way for the release of the hostages and expressed hope that all the hostages will be released in 1-2 days.

What did Trump say?

President Trump described this agreement as a historic and important step, which will bring major progress towards ending the two-year-long conflict. He said that this agreement is the first phase of his 20-point peace plan, under which Hamas will release all the hostages and Israel will withdraw its forces to the agreed limit.

Prime Minister Modi spoke to Netanyahu

Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During this, Prime Minister Modi congratulated Netanyahu on the agreement to release all the hostages.

A tweet issued by the Prime Minister’s Office said, “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Modi expressed his good wishes to Prime Minister Netanyahu on the agreement for the release of all hostages.”

US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday (4 October 2025) that Gaza has agreed to the return line between Israel and Hamas. Trump said that the scheme has been shared with Hamas and as soon as Hamas confirms it, the ceasefire will be implemented immediately. Describing it as a historical moment, he said that it is a step towards the end of the 3,000 -year -old destruction.

Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth social that Israel has agreed to the initial return line and the proposal has been sent to Hamas. As soon as Hamas agrees to this, the ceasefire will come into force, the blessings will start exchange and the next phase of Israel’s return will be decided. He told people that this is a big moment for the world and everyone should be connected.

“After negotiations, israel have agreed to the initial withdrawal line, which we have shown to, and share with, shared with, hamas. Prisoneer Exchange will begin… ” – President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/y1fdtugmmf

– The white house (@Whitehouse) October 4, 2025

Trump’s warning to Hamas

Trump gave a clear warning to Hamas not to delay in any kind. He said that if Hamas continues the fight and does not put weapons, then all the conditions will be considered canceled. President Trump also said that the agreement is delicate, but it will be made successful by keeping both sides involved. He assured that his administration will not let any party back from the conversation.

Hamas’s positive response and mortgage release

According to reports, Hamas has given positive response to Trump’s peace plan. The organization has agreed to the major points given in the proposal, including the release of hostages, exchange of prisoners and handing over the Gaza administration to the Palestinian Authority. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he hopes that the release of all hostages will be announced in the coming days.

Preparation for indirect talks in Egypt

According to media reports, representatives of Israel and Hamas will start indirect talks in Egypt from Monday (6 October 2025). However, some issues are still not clear. It is not decided whether Hamas will fully accept all conditions and how to overcome Israel’s safety concerns. Prime Minister Netanyahu said that Israel Gazese will not fully return but will keep some parts under it for security control.

What is Trump’s 20 point Gaza plan?

US President Donald Trump’s 20-Autriya Gaza Shanti Yojana includes immediate implementation of the ceasefire, full exchange of hostages and prisoners, phased Israeli return from Gaza, full disarmament of Hamas and formation of international monitoring government. Under this scheme, Hamas is expected to release all the hostages caught in the 7 October 2023 attack, including both living and dead. According to reports, Hamas currently has 48 hostage, about 20 alives are said to be alive.

New hope of peace in the Middle East!

This agreement is considered a major political and human turn between the long -running violence and destruction in Gaza. The United Nations and European countries have welcomed Trump’s initiative and hoped that this can lay the foundation of permanent peace in the Middle East. Analysts believe that if this scheme is successful, then it can prove to be the biggest Middle East peace achievement of the last two decades.

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