After deadly day, Gazans say Trump's touting of plan jars with grim reality

Gazans criticize US President Donald Trump’s promotion of a Gaza peace plan as out of touch with their deteriorating reality, following a deadly Israeli strike that killed 18 people. The plan, which aims to disarm Hamas and withdraw Israeli forces, faces immediate disputes: Israel demands Hamas disarms first, while Hamas requires Israel to halt attacks. Gaza residents report intensified Israeli strikes, displacement, and ruined infrastructure, with nearly 2 million people confined to a small coastal area.