President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, announced on Tuesday that Israel has agreed to the terms of a proposed 60-day ceasefire in the ongoing Gaza conflict, placing the responsibility on Hamas to accept the offer.
In a message posted on his Truth Social platform, the 79-year-old said the United States will use the two-month window to engage all stakeholders in efforts to bring the war to a definitive end.
Qatar and Egypt, both of which have played key roles in previous mediation efforts, are expected to present the latest proposal to Hamas, which the U.S. continues to label a terrorist organisation.
“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,” the U.S president wrote.
Progress within reach – Trump
He also disclosed that U.S. officials had held a “long and productive” meeting with representatives from the Israeli government earlier on Tuesday, with Gaza dominating the discussions. However, Israeli authorities have yet to issue an official response to Trump’s claims.
Trump had previously hinted that a breakthrough in ceasefire talks was near. He is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington next week, where the conflict is expected to be a central topic.
Trump reaffirmed his belief that progress is within reach. “I expect an agreement to be reached next week,” he said, noting that the United States has been working behind the scenes for several weeks to push for a 60-day truce as a first step toward a broader resolution.
