In a stern warning, US President Donald Trump has demanded that Hamas disarm immediately as the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement gets underway. Trump’s statement on social media has made it clear that Hamas must fulfill all its commitments, including the return of Israeli soldier Ron Arad’s remains and its complete disarmament. According to a foreign news agency, Trump claims that Hamas is willing to disarm.
The US had stated that Hamas had not fully fulfilled its obligations in the first phase of the ceasefire. In the second phase, the US will work with Hamas to destroy its arms and set up an international peace force. However, Hamas maintains that it will not disarm until Israel fully withdraws from Gaza.
Despite the ceasefire, Israel continues to launch attacks on Gaza and has not withdrawn its military from the area, including from the so-called “Yellow Line” in eastern Gaza. Israel has also restricted the supply of humanitarian aid to the region.
Under the terms of the second phase of the ceasefire, a 15-member Palestinian Technocrat Committee will take over the administration of Gaza, with a “Board of Peace” overseeing the committee, which will be headed by US President Trump. Trump has emphasized the need for Hamas to disarm quickly in order for the next phase of the Gaza peace plan to proceed. Notably, Gaza is facing a severe shortage of food, water, medicine, and fuel, with the UN and aid agencies stating that Israel has not granted the necessary permission for the required amount of humanitarian aid.
Meanwhile, Iran has called on Russia and the US to stop interfering in its internal affairs, lift sanctions, and not use human rights as a political tool. Russia and the US have yet to hold direct talks on Afghanistan. Trump has warned that if countries do not support US control over Greenland, they may impose trade tariffs, with Greenland being of critical importance to US national security.
In other news, Brazilian bodybuilder Ariel Lindo, known as the “Real Popeye” due to his unusually large arms, has passed away at the age of 55. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman underwent a medical examination at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh.
Trump has claimed that there have been no undocumented immigrants entering the US over the past eight months, with efforts made to prevent them from entering the country. He added that the recent execution of 800 people in Iran had a significant impact.
In a different development, a military air show featuring fighter jets and helicopters will take place across the country. Ghazi Ata-ur-Rehman stated that his party has secured nominations from 268 constituencies across the country.
The images of a child sitting next to his mother’s body on a hospital floor have gone viral on social media. Authorities claim that the incident occurred during the transfer of a damaged helicopter, but no human casualties were reported.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that relations with Pakistan are genuinely beneficial. In a separate incident, a 35-year-old Muslim man was killed by Hindu extremists in Balasore, who forced him to chant “Jai Shri Ram.” Trump has warned that countries that do not support US control over Greenland may face trade tariffs.
Former Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam has stated that consistency in policies, democratic processes, and constitutional terms of state institutions are the foundation of progress. The US has reacted strongly to Canada’s decision to allow Chinese electric vehicles to be imported, warning that Canada will eventually regret its decision.
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has stated that his former teammates Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag are even richer than him. Shoaib Malik has shared a heartfelt message on social media to celebrate the second wedding anniversary of his wife, Sania Javed.
