News Desk: In a significant development in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel has agreed to the terms of a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza.
The announcement came via Trump’s Truth Social account, signaling a potential turning point in the war that has gripped the region since October 7, 2023.
“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,” Trump posted.
He credited the governments of Qatar and Egypt for their mediation efforts and urged Hamas to accept the offer. “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,” Trump warned.
So far, the Israeli government has not issued an official statement confirming its acceptance of the ceasefire terms.
A senior Hamas official told the BBC that the group is “ready and serious” about reaching a deal — provided it leads to a permanent end to the war.
Gaza‘s Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to spiral. The United Nations has raised alarms about the deteriorating conditions amid fuel shortages, restricted access, and ongoing military strikes, all of which are severely hampering aid efforts.
UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric reported from New York that no fuel has entered Gaza in over 17 weeks. This dire shortage recently forced the Al-Shifa Medical Complex to suspend kidney dialysis services and limit its intensive care operations to only a few hours a day.
Other facilities, including the Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, have also suffered damage. The World Health Organization confirmed that a tent sheltering displaced people within the hospital’s courtyard was hit in a recent strike.
In just the last 48 hours, five school buildings sheltering families were also attacked, reportedly causing multiple casualties. A new evacuation order in the Sudan area of northern Gaza has displaced approximately 1,500 families, worsening the already severe refugee situation.
Olga Cherevko from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) described the atmosphere as one of unrelenting fear. “The only thing that is on their minds right now is a ceasefire and peace at last,” she said.
As the world watches closely, hopes now rest on whether Hamas will accept the ceasefire terms and whether this temporary truce can pave the way for a longer-lasting peace in the war-torn region.
