US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (October 29) said that nothing would jeopardise the ceasefire in Gaza brokered by him, even after Israel launched strikes in the coastal enclave on Tuesday, killing 30 people. The Israeli strikes came after an Israeli soldier was allegedly killed during an attack by Hamas.

Trump defends Israeli strikes

Speaking to reporters onboard Air Force One, Trump defended the Israeli strike, stating that the Israelis should hit back as Hamas killed one of their soldiers.

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"They killed an Israeli soldier. So, the Israelis hit back, and they should hit back. When that happens, they should hit," said Trump.

Asked whether the latest Israeli strike on Gaza would undermine the cease

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