Global Protests Pressure Israel: Gaza Bombing Eases as Trump’s Peace Plan Gains Momentum

Tel Aviv │ Amid mounting global protests demanding a ceasefire, Israel has significantly reduced its airstrikes on Gaza, though sporadic bombings continued on Saturday, leaving at least five Palestinians dead.

Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiyah, director of Gaza’s Shifa Hospital, confirmed that the intensity of Israeli attacks has decreased notably over the past 24 hours. “We are still hearing explosions, but far less than before,” he said.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced Saturday that the government has directed its military leadership to begin preparations for implementing the first phase of the U.S. peace proposal. An Israeli official noted that the army is now in a “defensive posture” in Gaza and will not initiate new operations, though troop withdrawal decisions have not yet been finalized.

This development follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s directive urging Israel to suspend bombings after Hamas reportedly accepted parts of his proposed peace deal.

“Hamas must act fast, or the deal is off the table,” Trump said. “Israel has temporarily halted its air campaign.”

The Trump Peace Plan: Key Terms

According to the proposal, Hamas will release all remaining 48 Israeli hostages within three days and gradually surrender heavy weapons. In exchange, Israel will withdraw from most of Gaza, release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, and permit large-scale humanitarian and reconstruction aid into the territory.

Under mounting U.S. pressure, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a rare Shabbat-night statement, confirming his government’s readiness to implement the plan. Israeli negotiators are reportedly preparing to meet counterparts from Middle Eastern nations to discuss the logistics of withdrawal and prisoner exchange.

Cairo Talks to Resume

In a parallel development, new peace talks are set to begin in Cairo, involving representatives from the U.S., Israel, Hamas, and several Arab nations. Sources say the discussions will focus on a detailed troop withdrawal map and the framework for prisoner releases.

Global Wave of Ceasefire Protests

Mass demonstrations demanding an end to the Gaza war have swept across Europe, North America, and Asia.
From London, Paris, and Rome to Berlin and New York, millions of protesters, human rights activists, and faith leaders united under one slogan:

“Enough is enough — stop the war in Gaza.”

Analysts suggest that this unprecedented global outcry, coupled with Washington’s diplomatic pressure, has played a key role in forcing Israel to ease its offensive — potentially paving the way for a lasting ceasefire.

🇵🇸 Voices from Gaza: “We Want Real Peace, Not Promises”

Residents in Gaza expressed cautious optimism but remained wary of temporary truces.

“We just want real peace. This war has shattered our lives,” said Samir Kudih from Khan Younis.
“If Hamas truly wants to protect us, it must end this war now,” added Mohammad Sha’at, another local resident.

Gaza’s Health Ministry reports over 67,000 Palestinians killed since the conflict began — nearly half of them women and children. The United Nations continues to rely on Gaza’s Health Ministry as its most credible wartime data source.

The combination of global outrage, unprecedented street protests, and Trump’s renewed diplomatic push appears to be shifting the dynamics of the Gaza conflict. The current lull in bombing may represent the first tangible step toward a durable ceasefire — if both sides commit to peace.