President Trump’s recent declaration that Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions for a 60‑day ceasefire in Gaza sparked a wave of relief in the besieged enclave. Speaking via social media Tuesday, he called it a “final proposal” to be delivered by mediators Qatar and Egypt, pressing Hamas to accept promptly or face worsening conditions .
For Gazans, the statement brings rare hope amid relentless warfare. Residents described their lives as unbearable, facing near-constant bombardment, displacement, and worsening famine. A Gaza City resident, Kamal, voiced the sentiment shared across the enclave: “I hope it would work this time, even if for two months, it would save thousands of innocent lives” . Health officials reported that at least 20 Palestinians were killed in renewed Israeli strikes the same day.
Trump’s message showed coordination with top Israeli officials. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar signaled cabinet backing for a deal that would begin hostage exchanges in return for a ceasefire, posting, “If there is an opportunity to do so—we must not miss it!” . This builds on earlier signals of readiness from Saar, who conveyed that Israel intends to negotiate seriously .
Still, substantial hurdles remain. Hamas has not formally agreed, saying it will review clarifications from mediators and pressing for a permanent halt and Israeli withdrawal. Statements from Gaza’s leaders indicate openness but no firm acceptance yet . Meanwhile, hardliners in Israel oppose any pause before fully defeating Hamas, though some opposition voices could hold the coalition together .
Timing is critical. Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu are scheduled to meet July 7 at the White House, potentially to finalize terms. With nearly 21 months of conflict—claiming over 56,000 Palestinian and 1,200 Israeli lives—the humanitarian situation in Gaza is catastrophic, with nearly all inhabitants displaced .
Should Hamas accept, the ceasefire would allow a phased release of hostages and a temporary pause in fighting, enabling humanitarian aid to access critical areas and offering families a fragile breath of relief. If rejected, Trump warned, “it will only get worse” .
In essence, the Trump ceasefire statement raises hopes Gaza by spotlighting a possible truce built on concrete terms—hostages, halted violence, and diplomatic leverage. Yet the pact hinges on Hamas’s acceptance and Israel’s political capacity to implement it. As mediators deliver the proposal and both sides wrestle with internal pressure, every hour could shape whether the next two months bring peace or deeper peril.
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