Trump says Israel agrees to 60-day Gaza ceasefire
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Israel has agreed to the terms of a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept the deal or face harsher conditions.
The announcement comes just days before Trump is set to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, as the US intensifies efforts to end the war and secure a broader agreement involving hostages and humanitarian access.
'My representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today on Gaza,' Trump wrote on social media. 'Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalise the 60-day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will work with all parties to end the war.' He added that Qatar and Egypt would deliver the final proposal to Hamas.
'I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas takes this deal, because it will not get better — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE,' Trump warned.
Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer held talks in Washington with Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and special envoy Steve Witkoff. The discussions reportedly covered the ceasefire, regional tensions, and Iran.
The ceasefire push comes amid mounting humanitarian alarm. Over 150 aid organisations, including Oxfam, Save the Children, and Amnesty International, have demanded an end to a US- and Israeli-backed aid distribution mechanism in Gaza, citing chaos and deadly incidents. Witnesses said at least 10 Palestinians were killed while seeking food.
At the same time, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 37 people in southern Gaza's Khan Younis, according to Nasser Hospital. 'Tents, tents—they are hitting with two missiles?' cried Um Seif Abu Leda, whose son was among the dead.
Adding to the turmoil, projectiles were fired at Israel from both Gaza and Yemen. Israel's defence minister, Israel Katz, warned Yemen could face serious consequences after a missile was launched by Houthi rebels, marking the first such attack since a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran. The Houthis vowed continued strikes until the Gaza siege is lifted.
Netanyahu, addressing his Cabinet, did not elaborate on his Washington visit, but confirmed trade and Iran would be on the agenda. Trump is also reported to have helped mediate a recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
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