Gaza Ceasefire Deal on Brink as Trump Confirms Progress Amid Deadly Israeli Strikes

The prospect of a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza appears closer than ever, with President Trump indicating a deal could materialize within the next 24 hours. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump stated that the framework for the agreement now hinges on Hamas’s approval, suggesting Israel has already given its nod – a claim not yet publicly confirmed by Israeli officials.

Hamas, in a statement released Friday, described its response to mediators as “positive,” expressing readiness to commence negotiations to implement the proposed deal. A senior Hamas official, speaking anonymously, revealed the group’s core demands include guarantees for a permanent end to the conflict, a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the return of the United Nations as the primary aid distributor in Gaza – conditions Israel has resisted in previous talks.

These diplomatic efforts unfold against a backdrop of escalating violence. The Israeli military has intensified strikes across Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 138 Palestinians and injuring over 400 on Thursday and Friday alone, according to Gaza health officials. Tragically, more than 60 of the deceased were reportedly awaiting aid. Hospitals are overwhelmed, with scenes of mourning and treatment for dozens injured in incidents like the strike on a school sheltering displaced people in Gaza City.

President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are slated to meet in Washington on Monday, where the potential ceasefire will be a central topic. This marks Netanyahu’s third visit to the White House since Trump’s return to office in January. The current proposal seeks to secure the release of approximately 50 Israeli hostages still held in Gaza since the October 2023 Hamas-led attack, with more than half feared dead. The previous ceasefire in January lasted nearly two months before being broken by Israeli airstrikes.

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