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Israel Announces Gaza Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid Resumption
On October 19, 2025, Israel announced that humanitarian aid to Gaza would resume on October 20 as planned, despite recent attacks by Hamas that killed two Israeli soldiers. Israeli forces said they would continue operations against Hamas targets while maintaining military presence until disarmament is ensured.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stressed that the military had responded strongly to violations of the ceasefire. Under pressure from the United States, aid deliveries will continue. U.S. representatives, including Steve Vitkov and Jared Kushner, are expected to visit Israel on Monday. Hamas claimed no knowledge of the Rafah area conflict and reaffirmed its commitment to uphold the ceasefire agreement.
The future of the ceasefire remains uncertain, and while both sides signed an agreement in Egypt, implementation details remain unclear. Continued cooperation from all parties is required for a lasting peace process.