• Hamas executes alleged collaborators as it tightens control in Gaza.
• Israeli military reports six Palestinians killed amid ceasefire violations.
• Trump's plan envisions a demilitarized Gaza; calls for Hamas disarmament.
• Over 30 members of rival groups reportedly killed by Hamas.
• International community expresses concern over escalating violence against civilians.

Sparks of violence in Gaza have intensified as Hamas has executed at least 33 individuals it accused of collaborating with Israel during a crackdown post-ceasefire. This includes shocking public executions, as evidenced by a video showing eight men kneeling and shot openly in front of a crowd, brutally reinforcing Hamas’s reassertion of control following two years of severe conflict. Efforts to eliminate these alleged collaborators coincide with ongoing clashes between Hamas forces and rival factions in the area, according to reports from SCMP, The Hill, and Reuters.

The Israeli military reported a series of airstrikes that resulted in the deaths of at least six Palestinians, raising concerns about breaches of a fragile ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States. The strikes reportedly targeted individuals who approached IDF positions across the "yellow line," which marks Israel’s security boundary post-pullback. The increased military actions by Israel add to the tense atmosphere, with local health authorities confirming the fatalities amidst fears of escalating violence, as detailed by Reuters, Middle East Eye, and Al Jazeera.

In addressing the violence and the challenges presented by Hamas's actions, U.S. President Donald Trump has emphasized the need for Hamas to disarm "without delay," as part of a new peace plan intended to stabilize the region and ensure a demilitarized Gaza under international supervision. Trump's statement during his visit to the Middle East reaffirmed his administration's (and international) commitments to a ceasefire and to restoring order as Hamas continues its punitive campaigns against perceived threats. His comments, however, cast a shadow over the viability of the peace process, as noted by The Hill, Channel News Asia, and Le Monde.

Despite the proclaimed ceasefire, tensions remain high as Hamas seeks to reestablish its authority, deploying armed units in Gaza City while Israeli military actions continue. The intricacies of the ongoing negotiations and commitments reflect the broader complexities of the U.S.-brokered agreement aimed at peace, with estimates indicating thousands of casualties resulting from the conflict, which initiated from the October 7, 2023, attacks. This multifaceted crisis continues to evolve, posing critical humanitarian challenges, as stated by Reuters, India Times, and India Times.