The Donald Trump-brokered truce was rocked Saturday night by an Israeli strike on the Nuseirat refugee camp. Hamas immediately called it a “clear violation” of the ceasefire, while Israel claimed it targeted Islamic Jihad militants, who in turn denied planning any attack.
This strike, the second in a week, highlights the truce’s extreme fragility. As this violence unfolds, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is simultaneously asserting control over the future, demanding absolute veto power over the planned international peace force.
“Israel will determine which forces are unacceptable to us,” Netanyahu stated, a position he claims the United States supports.
This veto is already in play, with Israel signaling its rejection of any Turkish involvement. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, visiting Israel, backed the Israeli position, stating the force must be “comfortable” for Israel.
The truce is also strained by the slow return of hostage remains, prompting a public warning from Donald Trump. Hamas has blamed the rubble for the delay.