Donald Trump Says Israel Accepts 60-Day Gaza Truce Proposal

U.S. President Donald Trump announced today that Israel has agreed to the conditions of a 60-day ceasefire proposal for Gaza. The plan, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, aims to halt hostilities, facilitate a hostage-prisoner exchange, and create space for negotiations toward a permanent peace.

• Hostage swap mechanics:

• Hamas to release at least 10 Israeli hostages and return bodies of others in phases

• In exchange, around 1,200 Palestinian prisoners, including those convicted, would be freed 

• Humanitarian provisions:

• Widespread aid corridors and entry for food and medical assistance

• Negotiation mandate:

• Both Israel and Hamas are to sit down mid-ceasefire and work toward a more permanent resolution

• Mediators’ role:

• Qatar and Egypt deliver final proposal to Hamas and support implementation

Israel

• Foreign Minister Gideon Saar: Affirmed Israel’s willingness to end hostilities and secure hostages 

• Prime Minister Netanyahu: Planned to follow up during his upcoming visit to the White House to finalize terms 

Hamas

• Initial response: Open to ceasefire in principle but insists on full war termination and Israeli troop withdrawal, not just conditions

• Negotiation stance: Reviewing the proposal, awaiting clarifications on troop movement and seizure of arms

International observers

• Al Jazeera: Noted growing optimism but warned ongoing violence continues—over 30 civilians killed on July 1. Time Magazine: Emphasized procedural hurdles, urging focus on a real exchange timeline

• Pressure on Israel: Worsening humanitarian crisis has drawn domestic and international scrutiny

• Global diplomatic momentum: Trump’s Iran-Israel actions earlier in June increase leverage

• Strategic leadership: Trump positions himself as a central mediator ahead of a potential U.S.–Israel summit

• Hamas’ red lines: Doesn't want a ceasefire without full Israeli withdrawal and war termination

• Israeli internal politics: Netanyahu’s coalition divided between hardline positions and public pressure for peace

• Implementation risk: Monitoring, enforcement, and trust remain hurdles

• Hostage‑exchange trust gap: Progressive release depends on compliance and confidence-building

• Humanitarian urgency: Continued civilian suffering undermines ceasefire goodwill

President Trump’s announcement that Israel has agreed to a 60‑day ceasefire proposal in Gaza represents a potential turning point in the long-running conflict. With humanitarian pressures intensifying, hostage negotiations imminent, and diplomatic mediators set to deliver terms, the next few days are critical. Whether Hamas joins the deal and if the agreement can be implemented in full will determine whether this pause transforms into a durable peace or if violence resumes.