President Trump's inauguration marks a shift in U.S. Middle Eastern policy, particularly with his repeal of sanctions against Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Amidst this political landscape, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas offers a brief respite, as UNRWA reports children in Gaza playing again after over 470 days of conflict. Following the ceasefire, aid groups are mobilizing resources for Gaza, sending 915 trucks of essential supplies. Additionally, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed optimism about future U.S.-Israel relations under Trump, despite ongoing concerns over hostages in Gaza.
Responding to a reporter's question, Trump said he was "not confident" the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement would hold through all three intended phases. "That's not our war, it's their war," he said.
Meanwhile, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, celebrated what it called "a good first day of the ceasefire," stating on Monday that "the people of Gaza hear the sound of children playing instead of bombardments and airstrikes" for the first time in more than 470 days.
Aid groups are seizing the moment to execute a rapid surge of aid deliveries into the besieged Gaza Strip, with 915 trucks carrying food, potable water and temporary shelters crossing into the enclave on Monday.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated President Donald Trump on his inauguration, saying in a video, "Under your leadership, the best days of our alliance are yet to come."
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