Israel agrees to finalize 60-day ceasefire in Gaza: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize a 60-day ceasefire to end the conflict in Gaza.

In a statement on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump also urged Hamas to accept the deal.

He said all sides would work together to end the war during the proposed pause in fighting, though he did not elaborate on the specific terms.

“Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will work with all parties to end the War,” Trump wrote.

“The Qataris and Egyptians, who have worked very hard to help bring Peace, will deliver this final proposal,” said Trump.
He also urged Hamas to accept the deal. "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 added. 

Israel launched its Gaza offensive following Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack, which killed around 1,200 people in Israel. Since then, the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza claims at least 56,647 people have died. It remains uncertain if Hamas will accept the proposed ceasefire terms.

Trump's remarks come ahead of his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week, where Trump has pledged to take a tough stance. He also expressed confidence that Netanyahu wants to end the conflict.

Meanwhile, Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer is in Washington for talks with US officials including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Vice President JD Vance.

Source: Agencies