IDF Identifies Hamas Drone Operatives Amid Rising Tensions; Trump Administration Explores Palestinian Resettlement Options

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported on Saturday that it had identified two Hamas operatives involved in operating a drone that posed a threat to IDF troops. Additionally, the IDF observed other individuals collecting equipment related to drone operations. This development comes amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas, with recent military strikes resulting in casualties.

According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, Israeli military strikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 14 individuals over the past 24 hours. The ministry also reported that 51 people were injured and taken to hospitals for treatment. These incidents occur as international negotiators are actively engaged in discussions aimed at reinforcing the fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

In a related development, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the issue of Palestinian resettlement during a meeting with the Irish Prime Minister. When questioned about his previous remarks suggesting the possibility of taking ownership of Gaza for reconstruction purposes, President Trump stated, “Nobody is expelling any Palestinians.” The idea of resettling Palestinians in another country is being considered as part of the Trump administration’s broader strategy to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas and to rebuild the Palestinian enclave.

The Trump administration, in collaboration with Israel, has approached the governments of Sudan and Somalia as potential locations for resettling Palestinians from Gaza. Additionally, Syria has been identified as a country of interest in this effort. These discussions are part of a larger initiative to explore various options for achieving peace and stability in the region, according to sources familiar with the situation.