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Trump: Israel Backs Ceasefire Framework as U.S. Awaits Hamas Response
Jerusalem, 2 July, 2025 (TPS-IL) -- U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Israel has agreed to the key terms of a 60-day ceasefire with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, calling it a window to “work with all parties to end the war.” The announcement came after a day of meetings at the White House between Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Israel has agreed to the terms necessary to conclude a 60-day ceasefire, during which we will work with all parties to end the war.” He added that Qatar and Egypt would deliver the final proposal to Hamas. “I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas accepts this agreement, because it won’t get better — it will only get worse.”
Israeli officials have not publicly commented on the post. But the President’s remarks align with statements made by senior Israeli figures earlier in the day. According to Israel’s Kan News, those officials confirmed that Israel aims to reach a two-month truce during which negotiations would be held to try to end the war.
Trump’s push comes as ceasefire negotiations have repeatedly stalled, largely over what happens when the fighting pause ends. Israel insists on retaining the option to resume military operations, while Hamas demands a path to a permanent ceasefire.
“The Qataris and Egyptians, who have worked very hard for peace, will present the final version of the proposal,” Trump wrote, emphasizing the urgency and warning Hamas that the offer on the table may be the best they will get.
Netanyahu is due to visit the White House next week. Trump said he would be “very firm” with the Israeli leader about the need to end the conflict and predicted a breakthrough. “I think we’ll have a deal next week,” he said.
It remains unclear whether the proposal addresses Hamas’s central demand for assurances that the temporary ceasefire will evolve into a permanent truce. Previous deals coordinated by the U.S., Qatar, and Israel have failed to meet Hamas’s conditions.
The current draft envisions using the ceasefire to negotiate an end to the war and a new governance structure for Gaza. Israel’s position is that any long-term arrangement must include removing Hamas from power, dismantling its military wing, and exiling its leadership.
At least 1,180 people were killed, and 252 Israelis and foreigners were taken hostage in Hamas’s attacks on Israeli communities near the Gaza border on October 7. Of the 50 remaining hostages, around 30 are believed to be dead.
