Trump Says Israel Agrees to Conditions for 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, though the specifics of the agreement have not yet been made public.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that “we will work with all parties to end the War” during the ceasefire period. He praised the efforts of Qatari and Egyptian mediators in pushing for peace and urged Hamas to accept the terms, warning that “it will not get better — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE.”
The ceasefire proposal follows Israel’s military operation in Gaza, which began after Hamas launched a deadly assault on Israel on October 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 people. Since then, at least 56,647 people have died in Gaza, according to figures from the Hamas-run health ministry. It remains unclear whether Hamas will agree to the new ceasefire conditions.
Trump’s comments come ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu scheduled for next week. He indicated he would be “very firm” in discussions and believes Netanyahu is interested in ending the conflict. “He wants to. I can tell you he wants to. I think we’ll have a deal next week,” Trump said.
In Washington, Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer was expected to meet U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday, signaling active diplomacy between the two allies.
While Hamas has expressed support for a permanent truce and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, Israel maintains that the war can only conclude with the full dismantling of Hamas. Around 50 Israeli hostages are still believed to be held in Gaza, with at least 20 presumed alive.
The situation on the ground remains tense. Israel recently ordered new evacuations in northern Gaza and carried out an airstrike on a Gaza City café, reportedly killing at least 20 Palestinians. Meanwhile, concerns continue to mount over the U.S.- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Over 170 aid organizations, including Oxfam and Save the Children, have demanded its closure, accusing Israeli forces of targeting civilians seeking aid—allegations Israel firmly denies, saying the foundation is necessary to prevent Hamas interference in humanitarian efforts.
A previous ceasefire agreement collapsed in March after Israeli forces launched fresh strikes, citing intelligence that Hamas was preparing new attacks. That deal, which began on January 19, had been structured in three phases. However, it fell apart before progressing beyond the first phase, which was meant to pave the way for a permanent ceasefire, hostage releases, and Israeli troop withdrawal.
Source: BBC.com
