Donald Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for 60-day ceasefire in Gaza

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to finalise a 60-day ceasefire with Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Trump said that during this period, “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,” the US president said in a social media post. “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.”

Hamas has not yet responded to Trump’s announcement.

( @realDonaldTrump - Truth Social Post )
( Donald J. Trump - Jul 01, 2025, 6:25 PM ET )

My Representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today on Gaza. Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will… pic.twitter.com/VpkAvwlL9d

— Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸 TRUTH POSTS (@TruthTrumpPosts) July 1, 2025

Israel’s military offensive in Gaza began in October 2023 after Hamas killed 1,200 persons during its incursion into southern Israel and took hostages. Israel has been carrying out unprecedented air and ground strikes on Gaza since then, leaving over 55,000 persons dead.

Tel Aviv has also enforced a severe blockade on humanitarian aid, which United Nations officials say has...

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