US Officials Confirm Gaza Ceasefire Holding Amid Israeli Airstrikes and Hamas Clashes

US President Donald Trump affirmed that the ceasefire in Gaza remains intact despite recent Israeli airstrikes following accusations by Israel that Hamas violated the truce. Vice President JD Vance echoed this sentiment, acknowledging minor skirmishes but emphasizing that the peace agreement brokered by Trump is holding. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered powerful strikes in response to attacks on Israeli soldiers and Hamas's alleged failure to return the bodies of hostages, which Israel called a violation of the ceasefire. Despite Gaza's civil defense reporting casualties from the strikes, both US officials and Hamas maintain a commitment to the ceasefire, with Hamas denying involvement in some attacks. The situation remains fragile, with ongoing tensions over hostages and territorial control, but US leadership stresses the importance of maintaining the peace deal. Vance and Trump continue efforts to preserve the truce amid these challenges, underscoring the ceasefire's resilience against isolated incidents.