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Israel Launches Strikes on Gaza

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Above: Smoke billows following an Israeli strike in the Bureij refugee camp in the Gaza Strip on Oct. 19, 2025. Image copyright: Eyad Baba/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

Though the future will be challenging, it is essential that both Israel and Hamas stick to the ceasefire. Of course, many aspects of the deal are potentially problematic, but nothing is gained from returning to war. Hamas must follow through with what it agreed to, and, in turn, Israel should not escalate the situation.

CNN

Pro-Israel narrative

Hamas is saying one thing and doing another. With support from its backers in Doha and Ankara, Hamas believes that if it pays lip service to Trump's plan, it can do as it pleases and achieve the outcome it wants. The terror group is testing Israel's resolve by launching attacks on Israeli forces, and Israel must demonstrate that it will enforce the ceasefire if necessary.

The Jerusalem Post The Jerusalem Post

Pro-Palestine narrative

As always, Israel is doing everything it can to undermine and sabotage the ceasefire so that it can return to its genocidal campaign. Already, Israel has killed scores of Palestinians under false pretenses, and the only reason the situation has not escalated is because Trump pressured Netanyahu to maintain the ceasefire. Israeli forces have violated the ceasefire repeatedly, and it is up to the United States and the international community to prevent further Palestinian bloodshed.

Middle East Eye