U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Israel has agreed to the core terms of a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, urging Palestinian militant group Hamas to accept the deal or risk worsening conditions.
According to a statement posted on Trump’s Truth Social platform, the temporary truce would allow the United States and regional partners—including Qatar and Egypt—to intensify diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the months-long war in Gaza.
“Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions for a 60-day ceasefire,” Trump wrote. “It is now up 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.”
The president said U.S. officials had held what he described as a “long and productive” meeting with Israeli counterparts earlier on Tuesday to finalize the framework for the ceasefire agreement. However, there was no immediate confirmation or comment from Israeli officials regarding the purported agreement.
Qatar and Egypt, who have served as intermediaries in earlier ceasefire talks, are expected to present the offer formally to Hamas in the coming days.
Previous efforts at truce negotiations have stalled due to disagreements over conditions, including prisoner exchanges, humanitarian access, and withdrawal timelines.
This marks Trump’s most direct and public engagement in brokering a pause in the hostilities, which have claimed thousands of lives and displaced tens of thousands more.
He previously hinted at the potential for a ceasefire during recent campaign appearances and reiterated on Tuesday his belief that an agreement could be formalized as early as next week, coinciding with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned visit to Washington.
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Trump is scheduled to host Netanyahu at the White House, with the Gaza war expected to dominate discussions. The two leaders have shared a close relationship, though tensions have flared at times over differing views on the handling of Palestinian territories and Iran.
The United States has been pushing for a phased peace plan that begins with a 60-day cessation of hostilities, followed by negotiations toward a permanent solution.
The plan reportedly includes provisions for increased humanitarian aid, limited prisoner exchanges, and safe corridors for civilians to access medical support.
Despite persistent efforts, achieving a ceasefire has remained elusive due to hardline stances from both sides and the lack of trust between the warring factions.
Analysts warn that even if Hamas agrees to the temporary truce, maintaining it could prove difficult unless broader political and security guarantees are secured.
Trump concluded his announcement with a pointed message to Hamas: “This deal is the best offer on the table. The world is watching. The future of Gaza hangs in the balance.”
Whether Hamas will respond positively to the new proposal remains unclear. However, with increased international pressure and the prospect of renewed U.S. engagement in the region, expectations are building for a potential breakthrough—albeit a fragile one.
The White House has promised to provide more details following Netanyahu’s visit and further consultations with regional allies.
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