Israel Has Accepted Key Terms for Gaza Ceasefire – Trump

US President Donald Trump has stated that Israel is now on board with the “necessary conditions” to move forward with a 60-day ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

In a message posted on Truth Social, Trump mentioned that during the proposed truce, the US would “work with all parties to end the War”. He did not elaborate on the specific components of the plan.

“The Qataris and Egyptians, who have worked very hard to help bring Peace, will deliver this final proposal. I hope… that Hamas takes this Deal, because it will not get better — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE,” Trump wrote.

Israeli authorities have not publicly confirmed agreeing to the terms, though a senior Hamas representative stated the group is “ready and serious” about accepting a deal that leads to peace.

Hamas is “prepared to agree to any proposal if the requirements for ending the war are clearly met or if they lead to its complete end,” said Taher al-Nunu.

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar shared on social media that most members of the government now support a framework focused on releasing hostages, describing the moment as one that “must not be missed.”

The main concern for Israel continues to be securing the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza. Of the estimated 50 people still in captivity, over 20 are believed to be alive. Their ongoing detention has sparked public protests in Israel calling for the war’s conclusion.

Recent polling reveals a growing desire among Israelis to see the conflict brought to an end. However, survey results also show widespread mistrust toward Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his stated intentions.

Netanyahu has long maintained that achieving “complete victory” over Hamas is a precondition for ending military operations. Whether his stance will shift in response to pressure from Washington remains to be seen and could play a crucial role in finalizing a deal.

Trump’s comments come days before a planned meeting with Netanyahu. The US president stated he intends to be “very firm” during the talks.

He also claimed that Netanyahu is open to ending the war. “He wants to. I can tell you he wants to. I think we’ll have a deal next week,” Trump said.

Hamas has signaled it could support a truce if it guarantees an end to the war. If that condition is not met, there are concerns that Hamas may assume Israeli forces will resume military actions after the pause.

Another sticking point before any official agreement is signed may be Hamas’s demand for Israel to withdraw some of its troops from Gaza, at least temporarily, during the ceasefire period.

Global actors are also expected to push for the resumption of fully coordinated humanitarian aid efforts through United Nations channels into Gaza.

Before Trump’s statement, Israel’s representative to the United Nations expressed readiness for a temporary halt in combat.

The representative remarked that Hamas was “playing hardball” and added, “We are putting pressure on Hamas, and if they will not come to the table, the only option we will have to bring back the hostages, is to apply more military pressure.”

“The war will end when the hostages are back home,” he added.

A top Hamas figure had previously indicated that mediators were ramping up efforts to secure a new truce and hostage exchange, though dialogue with Israel remained deadlocked.

Trump’s announcement followed fresh evacuations ordered in northern Gaza by Israel, ahead of intensified military activity. Earlier in the week, an Israeli airstrike reportedly killed at least 20 people at a coastal café in Gaza City, according to medical workers and witnesses.

Israel’s military campaign began in response to the October 7, 2023, assault by Hamas, which resulted in the deaths of roughly 1,200 people. Since then, the death toll in Gaza has exceeded 56,000, according to the region’s Hamas-run health ministry.

Israeli defense officials also confirmed they are reviewing claims that civilians were injured near aid distribution zones managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a group supported by both the US and Israel.

According to health officials in Gaza, as of June 28, at least 408 individuals have reportedly died while trying to access aid at GHF distribution points.

More than 170 humanitarian organizations have demanded the dismantling of the GHF. Groups like Save the Children and Oxfam accuse Israeli forces of “routinely” targeting civilians trying to collect aid.

Israel denies those claims, stating that the foundation is essential to ensure humanitarian deliveries bypass interference from Hamas.

Earlier in March, an earlier ceasefire fell apart after renewed Israeli air raids on Gaza. The military described the strikes as “pre-emptive” actions in response to intelligence that Hamas was regrouping and preparing for further attacks.

That previous truce, which began on January 19, was structured to unfold in three phases. It failed to progress beyond the first phase.

The second stage of that deal would have included a permanent ceasefire, the release of all living hostages in exchange for Palestinian detainees, and the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.