Hamas and Israel reaffirmed their commitment to the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, after the deal faced its first major test on Sunday.
Israeli sources said that aid deliveries to the Strip would on Monday. Meanwhile, Egypt announced it would host an international conference for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip in November 2025.
Ceasefire in Place
The Israeli military said in a statement on Sunday that it would resume the enforcement of the ceasefire at the direction of the political echelon, after launching waves of airstrikes against Hamas targets in Gaza.
Meanwhile, an Israeli security official confirmed that aid into Gaza would resume on Monday under US pressure, after Israel said it halted deliveries due to Hamas “blatant” violation of the deal, Reuters reported.
On the other hand, Hamas and its military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, emphasized on Sunday their commitment to the ceasefire agreement, rejecting involvement in any attacks against Israeli troops in Rafah and saying they had not been in contact with groups there since March.
Truce Threatened
On Sunday, the ceasefire deal in Gaza faced its first serious test. The Israeli military accused Hamas fighters of launching an anti-tank missile and firing at its troops in Rafah city, killing two soldiers.
In response, the Israeli military launched a wave of airstrikes across the enclave, striking Hamas targets including field commanders, gunmen, a tunnel and weapons depots.
Gaza’s health authorities said that the strikes killed at least 44 people, including at least one woman and one child, while residents said at least one strike hit a school sheltering people in Nuseirat area.
US Reaction
Commenting on the recent developments, the US President, Donald Trump, confirmed the ceasefire was still in place and suggested that Hamas leadership did not take part in the truce’s violations.
“We think maybe the leadership isn’t involved in that. Either way … it’s going to be handled toughly but properly,” he told reporters aboard Air Force One.
“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 added, saying that he would check to see if Israel’s strikes were justified.
Implementation Follow-up
According to sources familiar with the issue, Trump’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner are due to arrive in Israel on Monday, as the US administration push for the implementation of the agreement’s second phase.
Moreover, the US Vice President, JD Vance, suggested on Sunday he could lead a US delegation to Israel in the coming days, reported the Associated Press (AP).
“We’re trying to figure it out,” he told reporters, saying the administration wants to “go and check on how things are going.”
Similarly, Hamas chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya is leading a delegation to Cairo to follow up the implementation of the ceasefire agreement with mediators and other Palestinian groups.
The next phases of the ceasefire agreement include disarming Hamas, further Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and establishing a transitional body to run the enclave.
Gaza Reconstruction Conference
The Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, announced on Sunday that Cairo would host an international conference for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip in November 2025, calling on Egyptians to contribute to Gaza rebuilding efforts.
Egypt will organize the International Conference on Early Recovery, Reconstruction, and Development in Gaza in cooperation with the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Palestinian Authority (PA).
It will bring together donor states, international organizations, and regional partners to mobilize global support for and coordinate post-war reconstruction efforts in the Strip, according to Egypt’s Al-Ahram Online.
During Sharm Al-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt, several countries expressed readiness to take part in Gaza rebuilding process, including the UK, Germany, France and the European Council.
