Israel lessens strikes after US-backed disarmament plan, rejects initial withdrawal; IDF reports 16 Gaza ceasefire violations July 31-August 18...

Israel reduced its military strikes in Gaza after the presentation of a US-backed disarmament plan but rejected an initial withdrawal requirement. The IDF recorded 16 ceasefire violations between July 31 and August 18.

US Special Envoy Jared Kushner and Board of Peace officials conducted meetings with Hamas and Israeli representatives to narrow remaining differences.