Trump Confirms Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Holds Despite Gaza Strikes

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza remains in effect despite recent Israeli strikes targeting Hamas positions, which were conducted in response to alleged violations by Hamas "rebels within" the group. Trump emphasized that the situation would be handled firmly but properly and expressed hope for a peaceful continuation of the truce, which he helped broker. The Israeli military announced renewed enforcement of the ceasefire and vowed to respond firmly to any violations, while Gaza's civil defense agency reported at least 45 fatalities from the strikes. Hamas denied the accusations of ceasefire breaches, accusing Israel of fabricating pretexts to resume hostilities. The ceasefire began on October 10 after years of devastating conflict and includes provisions for hostage exchanges and a roadmap for Gaza's future. Media restrictions and access challenges have limited independent verification of casualty reports, underscoring the fragile and complex nature of the current situation.