Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:23am on 19 Oct 2025,Sunday International
The US State Department claims "credible reports" indicate Hamas is planning an "imminent" attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza, violating the ceasefire agreement. The statement warned this would be a "direct and grave" violation undermining mediation progress, though no specific details were provided. Washington informed ceasefire guarantors Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, demanding Hamas comply. Hamas hasn't commented. The ceasefire's first phase continues, with all living hostages released and bodies being returned. President Trump previously warned against civilian killings, clarifying he won't send US troops. Separately, 11 Palestinian family members were killed by an Israeli tank shell Saturday, the deadliest incident involving Israeli soldiers since ceasefire began. Israel cited a "suspicious vehicle" crossing demarcation lines.
