Trump says Gaza ceasefire holds, Israel has right to hit back if attacked

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a U.S.-backed ceasefire in Gaza was not at risk after Israel launched airstrikes in the enclave․

"As I understand it, they took out an Israeli soldier," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. "So the Israelis hit back and they should hit back. When that happens, they should hit back," he added.
The Israeli military confirmed the soldier's death on Wednesday.
"Nothing is going to jeopardize" the ceasefire, Trump said. "You have to understand Hamas is a very small part of peace in the Middle East, and they have to behave."