Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Israeli Strikes Kill 13 Palestinians Amid Trump Ceasefire Claims
On August 2, 2026, Israeli planes shot down buildings in Gaza, killing 13 people.
The Israeli Energy Minister, Eli Cohen, said there was no agreement to stop the attacks and that Israel might need to control Gaza if Hamas does not disarm.
President Donald Trump said there was a breakthrough in a plan to end the fighting, but the plan has not been put into action yet.
Hamas, the group that controls Gaza, says it will only give up its weapons if Israel stops its attacks and pulls its soldiers out.
The fighting has already killed more than 1,200 people in Gaza since last October.
Israeli airstrikes on Aug 2, 2026 killed at least 13 Palestinians in Gaza.
Energy Minister Eli Cohen said there was no deal to halt attacks and was skeptical of Hamas disarmament.
President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough in a U.S.-backed ceasefire plan, but the roadmap remains unimplemented.
Hamas demands Israel stop attacks and withdraw before agreeing to disarm.
Israeli military targeted Hamas commanders and operatives in the strikes.
- Who
- Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen, US President Donald Trump, Hamas militants
- What
- Israeli airstrikes killed 13 Palestinians; Trump announced ceasefire breakthrough; Israeli minister said no deal to halt attacks
- When
- Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Where
- Gaza Strip (Deir al-Balah, Gaza City, Khan Younis)
- Why
- Israel targets Hamas commanders; US seeks to implement ceasefire; Hamas demands Israel stop attacks and withdraw first
- Fatalities
- 13 Palestinians
- Date
- August 2, 2026
- Location
- Gaza Strip
- Israeli Minister
- Eli Cohen
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Ceasefire Roadmap
- 15-point
- Hamas Stance
- Demand halt attacks before disarming
