Rubio stated that Israel’s strike on Gaza did not violate the ceasefire.

Washington does not consider Israel’s recent strike on a suspected member of “Islamic Jihad” in Gaza a violation of the ceasefire. This was reported by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to Reuters.

Context and Reactions

Israeli authorities stated that the strike was carried out on a member of the Palestinian militant group accused of planning an attack on Israeli forces. “Islamic Jihad” denied the accusations of planning an attack. The incident occurred shortly after Rubio’s visit to Israel, aimed at strengthening the ceasefire.

Rubio emphasized that Israel has not renounced its right to self-defense under the ceasefire agreement. He also noted that the truce remains in effect and urged Hamas to expedite the return of the remains of hostages who died in captivity.

International Efforts

On October 13, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the USA signed a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, becoming guarantors of the new truce. Donald Trump stated that the war in the region is officially over.

These diplomatic efforts highlight the complexity and multilayered nature of the conflict, where every action can have far-reaching consequences. The interaction of regional countries and international players remains a key factor in maintaining a fragile peace.

Thus, despite the tension, diplomacy continues to play an important role in seeking stability. Time will tell how sustainable this truce will be in conditions of constant instability.