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Gaza: Israeli airstrikes kill two as Trump and Hamas announce ceasefire deal
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 2 min read
The essentials
On August 1, 2026, Israeli airstrikes killed two people in the Gaza Strip and damaged a hospital's warehouse, according to Le Monde. These strikes occurred the same day that U.S. President Donald Trump and the Hamas Palestinian movement separately announced a ceasefire agreement to end the Gaza conflict. At the time of the strikes, Israel had not officially confirmed the agreement.
- Two killed and hospital warehouse damaged by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on August 1, 2026.
- Trump and Hamas separately announce ceasefire agreement to end Gaza war.
- Israel had not officially confirmed the ceasefire agreement at time of strikes.
- The war began October 7, 2023, after Hamas launched Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.
What we know
On August 1, 2026, Israeli airstrikes killed two people in the Gaza Strip and damaged a hospital's warehouse, according to Le Monde.
These strikes occurred after peace announcements. U.S. President Donald Trump and the Palestinian Hamas movement each separately declared a ceasefire agreement to end the war before the airstrikes took place.
At the time of the strikes, Israel had not officially confirmed this agreement.
Context
The Gaza war began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation against Israeli territory. More than 1,200 people were killed in Israel and approximately 250 taken hostage to Gaza. Israel responded with a large-scale ground and air military campaign on the Gaza Strip.
In January 2025, a first ceasefire agreement—a suspension of hostilities between belligerents, distinct from a definitive peace treaty—was announced under Qatari, Egyptian, and American mediation. It included exchanges of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and an increase in humanitarian aid.
Timeline
- October 7, 2023Hamas launches the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation: more than 1,200 killed in Israel, approximately 250 hostages taken to Gaza. Israel declares war and launches a military campaign on Gaza.
- January 2025A first ceasefire agreement is announced under Qatari, Egyptian, and American mediation, including hostage and prisoner exchanges and increased humanitarian aid.
- August 1, 2026Donald Trump and Hamas separately announce a ceasefire agreement to end the war, before Israeli airstrikes kill two people in Gaza and damage a hospital's warehouse. Israel has not officially confirmed the agreement.
What remains uncertain
The precise terms of the ceasefire agreement announced on August 1, 2026, are not available in the accessible information.
Israel's official position on this agreement remains to be confirmed.
What is a ceasefire?
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