U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to finalize a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, reigniting hopes for a halt to the ongoing conflict. Posting on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday, Trump expressed optimism that a deal could be reached soon, pending Hamas’s response.
“Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions,” Trump wrote. “We will work with all parties to end the war. The Qataris and Egyptians, who have worked very hard to help bring peace, will deliver this final proposal. I hope Hamas takes this deal, because it will not get better IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE.”
Trump’s announcement comes ahead of a scheduled meeting next week with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The former president said he would be “very firm” in his discussions, asserting that Netanyahu wants to end the hostilities. “He wants to. I can tell you he wants to. I think we’ll have a deal next week,” Trump added.
Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, confirmed that Israel is “absolutely” ready for a ceasefire but warned that Hamas continues to stall. “We are putting pressure on Hamas, and if they will not come to the table, the only option to bring back the hostages is to apply more military pressure,” Danon said.
Approximately 50 Israeli hostages remain in Gaza, with around 20 believed to be alive. The war, sparked by Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, has resulted in over 56,000 deaths in Gaza, according to Hamas-run health authorities.
The previous ceasefire attempt in January failed after only the first phase, with renewed Israeli airstrikes derailing progress. Meanwhile, humanitarian concerns grow. Over 170 NGOs have condemned Israeli military actions near aid distribution points, alleging indiscriminate fire claims Israel strongly denies.
Despite ongoing violence, U.S. and Israeli officials, including Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, continue to meet in Washington to push forward diplomatic efforts. Whether Hamas will accept the new ceasefire proposal remains uncertain.
