Middle East battle: Donald Trump announces Israel’s agreement to 60-day ceasefire plan; urges Hamas to take deal

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 continuing battle that has killed over 58,000 Palestinians since October 2023.In a publish on Truth Social, Trump mentioned, “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 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!”

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. However, he urged that the ceasefire would supply a window to negotiate a broader finish to the struggle, with Qatar and Egypt taking part in a key position in delivering the ultimate supply to Hamas.Talks across the ceasefire have been ongoing in latest weeks, with the US, Qatar and Egypt mediating between the 2 sides. While some stories 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 prime nuclear websites, which was condemned by Supreme Leader Khamenei.