U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Hamas to accept what he described as a “final proposal” for a 60‑day ceasefire with Israel in Gaza. Mediators from Qatar and Egypt are expected to deliver the offer to the group, which is backed by Iran.
Trump posted on social media that his representatives had held a “long and productive” discussion with Israeli officials about the proposal. Though he didn’t name them, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Vice President JD Vance were scheduled to meet Ron Dermer, senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
According to Trump, Israel has agreed to the conditions, and the proposed ceasefire would create time to negotiate a broader end to the war. Urging Hamas to accept, Trump warned that the deal “will not get better — it will only get worse.”
Trump also expressed optimism that an agreement involving a ceasefire and the release of hostages could be reached next week, coinciding with his planned meeting with Netanyahu at the White House.
Hamas has signaled willingness to free remaining hostages as part of a deal to halt the conflict, but it rejects disarmament — a demand Israel insists on before ending military operations.
The war, sparked by Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, has killed over 56,000 Palestinians according to Gaza’s health ministry and led to a severe humanitarian crisis. Israel, meanwhile, denies accusations of genocide and war crimes brought before international courts.
Trump and his team hope to use momentum from recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and a brief regional calm to push for a lasting truce.
