Israeli planes and tanks pounded areas across the Gaza Strip overnight and on Sunday, destroying several residential buildings, witnesses said, as Palestinians hoped a U.S. plan to end the war would soon ease their suffering.

U.S. President Donald Trump, who had called for an end to the bombing, said on Saturday on his Truth Social platform that Israel had agreed to an "initial withdrawal line" inside Gaza and that "when Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective."

Israel kept up the military pressure in Gaza as Egypt prepared to host delegates from Hamas, Israel, the United States, and Qatar to kick off talks over the implementation of the most advanced effort yet to halt the conflict.

Local Palestinian health authorities said Israeli fire killed at least 16 people acr

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