Trump Says Israel Agrees to 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire Deal, Hopes Hamas Will Accept
Trump said that Israel had accepted the 'necessary conditions' for a temporary ceasefire and urged Hamas to do the same. However, he did not give further details about the plan.
The goal of the 60-day ceasefire is to create space for talks between Israel and Hamas toward a permanent end to the war on Gaza. Trump explained that both sides would begin discussions during this period, which he said was an important part of the proposal.
Previous efforts to reach a lasting ceasefire have failed, in large part because such talks never got off the ground, in addition to Israeli Occupation Forces repeatedly violating truce terms.
Hamas has not yet accepted the deal. The Palestinian group has previously said it wants a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and full guarantees for the safety of civilians.
Trump is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week to discuss the agreement further.
One of the key elements of the proposed ceasefire is the release of hostages. In recent weeks, there has been growing pressure on both sides to secure an exchange between hostages held by Hamas in return for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar expressed strong support for the new deal, writing on social media: 'A large majority within the government and the population is in favour of the plan to free the hostages. If the opportunity arises, it must not be missed!'
Opposition leader Yair Lapid also backed the plan and offered to support Netanyahu in the Israeli parliament if needed to help the agreement pass.
However, not everyone in the Israeli government is on board. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, both members of the far-right, have opposed the deal. Ben-Gvir called on Smotrich to work with him to block the ceasefire.
Their opposition has sparked anger from the families of hostages, who are desperate to see their loved ones return home.
Meanwhile, the Israeli Occupation Forces continue their relentless genocidal war on Gaza, mercilessly attacking civilians, including at aid distribution sites. Hundreds of Gazans have been shot dead while going to collect desperately needed food and supplies. Harrowing reports have surfaced on international media channels, of IOF members admitting to being ordered to shoot civilians dead at the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation 'aid' centers, which human rights NGOs warn have become danger zones for Palestinians. The death toll currently stands at around at least 56,531 Palestinians murdered by the IOF since October 7, 2023.
Although the news of a potential ceasefire brings a glimmer of hope amongst the carnage, given Israel's past record of repeated violations , it provides little relief unless there is a guarantee from international powers that the terms will be upheld this time around. Tags: ceasefireGazaHamasIsrael
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