Trump: Gaza ceasefire remains in place despite ongoing violations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (YPA) – US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire was still in effect after Israel launched deadly airstrikes and halted all aid to Gaza on Sunday, claiming its troops came under fire from Hamas.

“We’re going to have to see what’s happening. We want to make sure that it’s going to be very peaceful with Hamas,” Trump told reporters when asked about Israel’s latest attacks.

“As you know, they’ve been quite rambunctious. They’ve been doing some shooting. And we think maybe the leadership isn’t involved in that…you know, some rebels within,” he said.

“But either way, it’s going to be handled properly. It’s going to be handled toughly, but properly,” he added.

Asked whether the ceasefire remains in place, the president replied: “Yes.”

Meanwhile, the Government Media Office (GMO) in Gaza said at least 97 Palestinians have been killed and 230 injured by the Israeli occupation army since the ceasefire took effect in the Gaza Strip on Oct. 10.

In a statement, GMO said the “Israeli occupation committed 80 documented violations since the declaration of the ceasefire, in flagrant breach of international humanitarian law.”

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