Pakistan, Oct. 4 -- Israel continued heavy bombing in Gaza despite U.S. President Donald Trump's demand to stop. Since Trump's call, at least seven more Palestinians died from shelling and attacks. Hamas responded by partially accepting Trump's 20-point peace plan. They agreed to hand Gaza's administration to Palestinian technocrats and release Israeli prisoners but did not mention disarming. Hamas expressed readiness to join peace talks immediately through mediators.

President Trump said he believes Hamas wants lasting peace and urged Israel to halt its deadly airstrikes. However, Israel kept bombing Gaza, increasing casualties. Since October 2023, over 66,000 Palestinians have died and more than 169,000 wounded in the conflict. Thousan...