Israel and Iran exchange deadly attacks during Trump-brokered ceasefire

President Donald Trump recently made headlines when he brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but the fragile agreement was quickly put to the test as hostilities erupted just hours before the truce was set to begin.

Despite the president’s announcement, Israel continued its military campaign, launching attacks before the ceasefire was scheduled to start. In response, Iran retaliated with a deadly rocket barrage on a hospital in Be’er Sheva, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least four people. The situation quickly escalated, with Israel preparing for a full-scale response.

Trump, visibly frustrated as he departed for the NATO Summit in the Netherlands, took to social media to address the situation. He placed blame on both sides, but particularly called out Israel for their actions. In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned Israel not to violate the ceasefire and urged them to bring their pilots home immediately.

The timeline of events leading up to the ceasefire was chaotic. Trump announced the terms of the ceasefire on social media, outlining that both Israel and Iran were to cease hostilities for a total of 12 hours. However, Israel launched a major assault on central Tehran just hours before the ceasefire was set to begin, leading to casualties in both Iran and Israel.

Minutes before the ceasefire took effect, Iran retaliated with missiles targeting Be’er Sheva, resulting in further loss of life. Despite the ceasefire officially beginning at 7 a.m., tensions remained high as both sides continued to exchange fire in the hours following.

In a surprising turn of events, Trump intervened and managed to convince Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt further military actions. The Israeli Defense Forces were ordered to stand down and return to base, effectively preventing a full-scale conflict from erupting.

The situation between Israel and Iran remains tense, with both sides on edge following the ceasefire agreement. Trump’s intervention may have prevented a larger conflict from breaking out, but the underlying tensions between the two nations still remain. The world watches closely as the delicate peace hangs in the balance.