US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that Israel had agreed to the important thing phrases of a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, elevating hopes for a brief halt to the continued battle that has killed over 58,000 Palestinians since October 2023.In a put up on Fact Social, Trump stated, “My Representatives had an extended and productive assembly with the Israelis immediately on Gaza. Israel has agreed to the mandatory circumstances to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, throughout which period we are going to work with all events to finish the Battle. The Qataris and Egyptians, who’ve labored very arduous to assist carry Peace, will ship this last proposal. I hope, for the nice of the Center East, that Hamas takes this Deal, as a result of it won’t get higher — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE. Thanks on your consideration to this matter!”

Trump’s assertion comes amid rising worldwide strain to cease the violence, which started after the October 7, 2023, assaults when Hamas gunmen stormed southern Israel, killing over 1,200 individuals and taking greater than 250 hostages. Israel responded with a large-scale navy offensive that has devastated a lot of the Gaza Strip.Trump didn’t make clear the precise phrases of the proposed truce. Nonetheless, he urged that the ceasefire would offer a window to barter a broader finish to the warfare, with Qatar and Egypt enjoying a key function in delivering the ultimate provide to Hamas.Talks across the ceasefire have been ongoing in latest weeks, with the US, Qatar and Egypt mediating between the 2 sides. Whereas some experiences counsel that Hamas is demanding stronger ensures round Israeli troop withdrawal and assist entry, Israel has insisted on the discharge of hostages as a key situation.Trump’s announcement additionally comes at a time when tensions have been escalating between Iran and Israel, following tit-for-tat strikes earlier this month. The US additionally joined the assault by dropping bombs on Iran’s high nuclear websites, which was condemned by Supreme Chief Khamenei.