Hamas has expressed openness to accepting a ceasefire agreement with Israel following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 60-day proposal. The group, however, has not endorsed the specific 60-day pause and continues to insist on its long-standing demands, including a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the end of the war. Hamas official Taher al-Nunu stated that the organization is ‘ready to accept any initiative that clearly leads to the complete end to the war,’ but did not explicitly support Trump’s 60-day ceasefire plan. The group has previously indicated its willingness to release the remaining 50 hostages as part of a deal, although it notes that fewer than half of those hostages are still alive. In exchange, Hamas demands that Israel fully withdraw from Gaza and end the war.
The U.S., Qatar, and Egypt are actively involved in mediating the discussions as Hamas is set to meet with Egyptian and Qatari mediators in Cairo to review Trump’s proposal. An Israeli official stated that the latest proposal calls for a 60-day ceasefire that would include a partial Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and an increase in humanitarian aid to the territory. However, Israel is not committing to the proposal as part of the latest proposal, according to the official.
Meanwhile, Israel has called for Hamas to surrender, disarm, and exile itself from Gaza. Trump, in a statement on social media, outlined the ceasefire proposal, stating that his representatives had a productive meeting with Israeli officials. He emphasized that Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60-day ceasefire and that the Qataris and Egyptians would deliver the final proposal. Trump further expressed hope that Hamas would accept the deal, warning that the situation could only worsen if no agreement is reached.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has stated that Israel is serious about reaching a hostage deal and ceasefire in Gaza. As negotiations continue, the international community, including the United States, remains closely monitoring the developments to ensure a sustainable resolution to the conflict. The Associated Press contributed to this report.