Israel resumed airstrikes on the Gaza Strip after a week of reduced attacks, following pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to implement a peace plan.
On August 12, local time, the Israeli military conducted airstrikes in Beit Lahia, located in northern Gaza. The military stated that the strikes targeted a Hamas commander who was allegedly planning to attack Israeli forces operating in the area.
Palestinian medical personnel and witnesses reported that a man was struck while riding a tricycle. The Israeli military claimed the attack was aimed at eliminating a threat to its troops and asserted that it made efforts to minimize civilian casualties.
This airstrike occurred amid Trump's push for a peace plan aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza. The plan includes the disarmament of armed groups like Hamas, a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the transfer of security responsibilities to an international stabilization force and a new Palestinian police.
Since the announcement of the peace plan, Israel had significantly reduced its attacks on Gaza. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has opposed a withdrawal, insisting that Hamas must be completely disarmed first.
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