"Israel and Hamas have both recommitted to the ceasefire plan brokered by US president Donald Trump since Sunday's flare-up in which a Palestinian attack that killed two soldiers prompted an Israeli bombardment killing at least 28 people in Gaza. However, with even the first stages of the truce shaken by repeated flashes of violence, including yesterday, it was far from clear whether the US will be able to keep pressure on the two sides and maintain momentum to end the conflict."
"He told reporters the "Hamas situation" would be handled quickly but that he had not told Israel to "go in and take care of it". He said while Hamas was in violation of the agreement, he did not believe its leadership was responsible but that it was facing "some rebellion" in its ranks. If Hamas leaders do not straighten it out, "we're going to eradicate them if we have to", Mr Trump said at the White House."
Violent clashes have left about 30 people dead and threatened to derail a ceasefire after a Palestinian attack killed two Israeli soldiers and an Israeli bombardment killed at least 28 people in Gaza. Israel and Hamas have recommitted to the ceasefire plan brokered by US president Donald Trump, but repeated violence has shaken early stages and cast doubt on whether the US can sustain pressure and momentum to end the fighting. Unresolved issues include Hamas disarming, further Israeli troop pullbacks, and future governance of Gaza. US envoys and senior officials are visiting to shore up the truce and begin talks on the next stage, while Trump warned of action against Hamas factions but ruled out US ground troops.
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