Israel’s tanks, boats, and jets struck areas of Gaza on Tuesday, offering Palestinians no relief on the anniversary of the Hamas attack that sparked two years of war , highlighting the difficulties in discussions over Donald Trump ‘s proposed plan to end the conflict.

With no ceasefire in place, Israel pressed on with its offensive, residents said, after Hamas and Israel began indirect negotiations on Monday in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on sensitive issues such as Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza and Hamas’ disarmament.

The talks on the U.S. president’s plan are widely seen as the most promising yet for ending a war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and devastated Gaza since the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, which killed 1,200 people.

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