President Trump Announces Israel's Acceptance of 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire Terms
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. The President has expressed hopes that Hamas would accept the deal, warning that the situation will only deteriorate if they refuse.
Background and Context
The ceasefire announcement comes ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's scheduled visit to Washington next week for talks at the White House. The exact details of the ceasefire proposal have not been disclosed, but the discussions reportedly involve a 60-day truce during which Hamas should release living Israeli hostages and the bodies of others.
Key Developments
In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump stated that his representatives had a long and productive meeting
with Israeli officials. He thanked the mediators, Qatar and Egypt, for their efforts and expressed his intention to work with all parties to end the war during the 60-day ceasefire period.
Trump's announcement has been met with silence from Israel, which has yet to comment on the development. However, Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar said on Monday, Israel is serious in its will to reach a hostage deal and ceasefire in Gaza.
Implications and Reactions
The ceasefire proposal, if accepted by all parties, could potentially end the long-standing conflict in the Middle East. However, Trump's warning to Hamas signals a tough stance and adds pressure on the Palestinian group to accept the ceasefire terms.
The U.S. President has made it clear that rejection of the deal by Hamas will lead to worsening conditions, stating on his social media post, Hamas takes this Deal, because it will not get better — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE.
Conclusion and Current Status
Presently, Israel has agreed to the terms of the ceasefire, and the proposal is set to be presented by Egypt and Qatar. All eyes are now on Hamas, awaiting their response to the proposed ceasefire. In the meantime, President Trump is set to host Netanyahu at the White House to further discuss this development.
While the world watches in anticipation, the hopes for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict hinge on the acceptance of this ceasefire proposal by all parties involved.