US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire in Gaza was still in effect after the Israeli occupation launched deadly airstrikes and halted all aid to Gaza on Sunday, claiming its troops came under fire from Hamas.

“We’re going to have to see what’s happening. We want to make sure that it’s going to be very peaceful with Hamas,” Trump told reporters when asked about latest Israeli attacks.

“As you know, they’ve been quite rambunctious. They’ve been doing some shooting. And we think maybe the leadership isn’t involved in that…you know, some rebels within,” he said.

Trump on Hamas: “They carried out some shootings, and we believe that the leadership may not be involved – there are probably some rebels within. In any case, the matter will be dealt with firmly, but appropriately.” The ceasefire is still in effect. pic.twitter.com/NRxduZIdE5

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“But either way, it’s going to be handled properly. It’s going to be handled toughly, but properly,” the US resident added.

Asked whether the ceasefire remains in place, the president replied: “Yes.”

Meanwhile, the Government Media Office in Gaza said at least 97 Palestinians have been martyred and 230 injured by the Israeli occupation army since the ceasefire took effect in the Gaza Strip on Oct. 10.

BREAKING: Israel has killed 97 Palestinians and wounded another 230, committing 80 ceasefire violations since October 10, according to the Gaza Media Office.

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In a statement, the media office said the “Israeli occupation committed 80 documented violations since the declaration of the ceasefire, in flagrant breach of international humanitarian law.”

Source: Agencies