U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be reached “within the next week.” Speaking to reporters, Trump said he had spoken to individuals involved in the process and expressed optimism about an impending truce, though he did not provide specific details or name his sources.

Al Jazeera’s correspondent Nour Odeh noted that while Trump's comments may bring hope to war-weary Gazans, no formal negotiations are currently taking place. She added that any potential ceasefire could be tied to broader regional diplomacy, including normalization deals with Arab states pushed by the Trump administration.

Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, with reports of Israeli forces targeting unarmed civilians seeking food. A Haaretz investigation revealed that Israeli soldiers were ordered to fire at starving Palestinians, prompting Gaza authorities to accuse Israel of committing war crimes.

Al Jazeera Reported