United States President, Donald Trump, announced on Tuesday that Israel had accepted the essential terms for a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, though the final outcome now hinges on whether Hamas will also consent to the plan.
According to two senior administration officials, Hamas has yet to confirm its approval of the proposed truce.
Trump, in a statement shared on his Truth Social platform, credited intermediaries from Qatar and Egypt with the responsibility of delivering the deal.
“My Representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today on Gaza,” Trump wrote. “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. The Qataris and Egyptians, who have worked very hard to help bring Peace, will deliver this final proposal. 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. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
CNN reported that Qatari officials on Tuesday presented a new 60-day ceasefire proposal to both Hamas and Israel, with support from the Trump administration.
A source close to the negotiations disclosed that the draft came after months of quiet diplomacy led by Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff.
This development coincided with the visit of Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer to Washington, where he held discussions with top figures in the Trump administration.
The fresh initiative follows Qatar’s recent role in mediating a truce between Iran and Israel, which came after military strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure by U.S. and Israeli forces.
An earlier U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal had been rejected by Hamas, but the latest version reportedly attempts to address the militant group’s prior objections.
A source familiar with the matter said the revised proposal includes a hostage exchange, Israeli captives would be released in return for Palestinian prisoners during the proposed ceasefire window.
The White House has declined to comment on the specifics of the plan, which surfaced just before Trump’s online statement.
Trump is slated to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next Monday, amid growing internal Israeli debate over whether to proceed with the ceasefire or escalate military operations in Gaza.
One Israeli military official acknowledged to CNN that although the war’s core objectives have not been fully met, Hamas’ operational capacity has significantly diminished, making it harder to strike meaningful targets.
Speaking on Sunday, Netanyahu hinted that Israel’s recent campaign inside Iran may have opened new possibilities, including negotiations to secure the release of remaining hostages in Gaza.
Meanwhile, Trump told reporters he intends to take a tough stance during his upcoming talks with Netanyahu and expressed optimism about reaching an agreement.
“He wants to. I can tell you he wants to. I think we’ll have a deal next week,” Trump said.
Despite this optimism, key hurdles remain. Hamas continues to insist on a permanent ceasefire and maintaining its control in Gaza, two conditions Israel has consistently opposed. A source told CNN that while Hamas is under pressure, it may still resist a short-term truce unless broader demands are addressed.
Nonetheless, some signs suggest the group might be willing to soften its stance under the right conditions, the source added.
