Published on, Aug. 28 -- August 28, 2025 1:44 PM

The Israeli military continued operations around Gaza City on Wednesday, while US President Donald Trump prepared to host a White House meeting on post-war plans for the war-torn territory.

Israel faces growing pressure both domestically and internationally to end its nearly two-year campaign in Gaza, where the United Nations has warned of an ongoing famine affecting millions of residents.

A truce proposal has been circulated and accepted by Hamas, whose October 2023 attacks triggered the devastating conflict. However, Israel has not yet provided an official response to the proposed ceasefire.

Gaza's civil defence reported that Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 24 people on We...