U.S. President Donald Trump says the Gaza truce is still holding even as Israel and Hamas trade blame for renewed violence.

By Globiscope News Desk

October 20, 2025

President Donald Trump has reaffirmed that the Gaza ceasefire remains in effect, despite a new wave of Israeli airstrikes and rising tensions with Hamas, which accused Israel of breaching the fragile truce.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday night, Trump said the situation in Gaza was under control and that Washington was working to maintain calm in the region.

> “We want to make sure it stays peaceful with Hamas,” the president said, emphasizing his administration’s continued efforts to uphold the ceasefire agreement he helped broker earlier this month.

Israel Says It Is “Re-Enforcing the Ceasefire”

Earlier on Sunday, Israel confirmed it had carried out targeted strikes in Gaza, claiming they were in response to attacks by Hamas militants in the southern city of Rafah.

In a statement, the Israeli military said it had begun “renewed enforcement of the ceasefire,” a phrase that immediately drew scrutiny from regional observers.

The Israeli government accused Hamas of repeatedly violating the truce by launching projectiles and staging attacks against its forces along the Gaza border. Hamas, meanwhile, blamed Israel for initiating the latest round of violence, saying it had conducted unprovoked strikes that killed and wounded several Palestinians.

A Fragile Truce Under Pressure

The ceasefire, which was reached after weeks of international mediation led by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, was already considered fragile.

Both Israel and Hamas had agreed to halt hostilities following months of intense fighting that left thousands dead and large parts of Gaza City in ruins. The deal was seen as a crucial first step toward easing the humanitarian crisis in the enclave.

However, Sunday’s developments have raised fears of a possible return to full-scale conflict, as each side accuses the other of violating the terms of the truce.

Trump’s Diplomatic Balancing Act

President Trump, who has presented himself as a central mediator in Middle East peace efforts, said his administration was in close contact with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas officials through intermediaries.

> “We’ve done a great job bringing both sides together. We expect everyone to honor their commitments,” Trump said, adding that U.S. envoys were monitoring the situation “hour by hour.”

Analysts say Trump is under pressure to prevent another escalation in Gaza, which could undermine his administration’s foreign policy successes ahead of next month’s regional peace summit in Doha.

Regional and Global Reaction

The renewed violence has sparked concern from global powers and international organizations. The United Nations called on both sides to exercise restraint and adhere to the ceasefire commitments.

Middle Eastern allies, including Qatar, Egypt, and Jordan, have urged restraint, warning that even a limited exchange of fire could derail fragile diplomatic progress achieved in recent months.

Humanitarian groups, meanwhile, reported that the latest airstrikes had damaged several homes and displaced families in southern Gaza, where conditions remain dire following years of blockade and intermittent conflict.

What’s Next for the Gaza Ceasefire?

While the Trump administration maintains that the truce remains in effect, many observers believe it is hanging by a thread.

If either side escalates further, analysts warn that the situation could spiral into another major confrontation — one that could jeopardize not only the U.S.-brokered peace efforts but also wider regional stability.

For now, both Israel and Hamas appear to be testing each other’s limits, while Washington scrambles to keep the fragile ceasefire from collapsing entirely.