WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Israel has agreed to the terms of a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, and he’s now putting the pressure on Hamas to accept the deal — warning the group that the opportunity won’t come again.

“Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60-day ceasefire,” Trump posted, adding that Qatar and Egypt would deliver the final proposal to Hamas. “I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas takes this deal, because it will not get better — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE.”

Talks Heat Up Ahead of Netanyahu’s U.S. Visit

Trump’s announcement comes just days before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to visit the White House for high-level talks on the war in Gaza, regional security, and Iran. The former president has been ramping up diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire and a hostage release deal, aiming to end a war that has dragged on for nearly 21 months.

In Washington, Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer met Tuesday with senior U.S. officials — including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff — to discuss the ceasefire proposal and other key issues.

Earlier in the day, Trump expressed confidence that Netanyahu is ready to make a deal.

“He wants to,” Trump told reporters while touring a Florida immigration detention center. “I think we’ll have a deal next week.”

The Ceasefire Plan: Still a Stalemate?

Despite Trump’s optimism, the central sticking point remains: What happens after the ceasefire?

• Hamas says it’s willing to release all remaining hostages (about 50, with fewer than half believed to be alive) in exchange for a full Israeli troop withdrawal and a complete end to the war.
• Israel, on the other hand, demands that Hamas surrender, disarm, and go into exile — a nonstarter for the militant group.

Trump has tried to frame this new ceasefire push as a turning point in the war. But Hamas may see his rhetoric as just more pressure tactics, especially since previous ceasefire efforts — including the war’s longest pause in March — have collapsed without lasting results.

War’s Toll Still Rising in Gaza

Meanwhile, the situation on the ground in Gaza remains dire. Over 56,000 people have been killed since the conflict began, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.

• At least 37 people were killed Tuesday in Israeli airstrikes on Khan Younis, according to Nasser Hospital.
• Witnesses also reported the deaths of at least 10 Palestinians waiting in line for food aid, prompting outrage from over 150 international aid groups, including Oxfam, Save the Children, and Amnesty International. These groups are now calling for the dismantling of the Israeli- and U.S.-backed aid distribution system, citing ongoing chaos and violence at food sites.

“Tents, tents — they are hitting with two missiles?” cried Um Seif Abu Leda, whose son was among the victims.

Houthi Missiles and Regional Tensions

As Gaza suffers, the wider region simmers.

On Tuesday, sirens wailed across Israel as the country intercepted missiles launched from both Gaza and Yemen. It marked the first Houthi rebel attack since the end of the 12-day Israel-Iran conflict last month — a conflict that reportedly damaged key Iranian nuclear sites in joint Israeli-U.S. strikes.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Yemen could face the same fate as Tehran if attacks continue. In response, Houthi spokesperson Nasruddin Amer doubled down, saying Yemen would not stop its support for Gaza until “the aggression stops and the siege is lifted.”

Next Week: All Eyes on Washington

As Netanyahu heads to Washington, he’s expected to discuss not just the ceasefire and Gaza — but also a potential trade deal and follow-up on Trump’s Iran ceasefire initiative. For now, Trump is urging Hamas to take the deal on the table before, as he put it, “things get worse.”

The coming week could determine whether the region inches closer to peace — or plunges back into deeper chaos.

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Hamas has proposed a new hostage deal in the wake of renewed Israeli military operations in Gaza. The offer, made during fresh negotiations in Doha on Saturday, would see the release of nine Israeli hostages in return for a 60-day ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners.

New Ceasefire Proposal Emerges Amid Rising Violence

According to a Palestinian official speaking to the BBC, the proposed deal also includes the daily entry of 400 aid trucks and the evacuation of medical patients from the war-torn Gaza Strip. However, Israel has yet to publicly respond, and officials insist they will not withdraw troops or commit to ending the war at this stage. Israel is also demanding proof of life for all remaining hostages.

The latest negotiations are being brokered by Qatari and U.S. mediators and come just hours after Israel launched a major new offensive, dubbed Operation Gideon’s Chariots.

Deadly Strikes Spark Global Alarm

Israeli forces have launched their deadliest wave of strikes in months, hitting towns across northern and southern Gaza, including Beit Lahiya, Jabalia refugee camp, and Khan Younis. Over 300 people have been killed since Thursday, according to local rescuers. Thousands more have died since Israel resumed strikes in March following the collapse of a previous two-month ceasefire.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to expand the military operation to eliminate Hamas, occupy parts of Gaza, and push civilians further south.

Dire Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Gaza’s humanitarian situation has deteriorated sharply. Aid agencies say food and essential supplies have been blocked from entering the region for nearly 10 weeks, leading to widespread hunger. Journalist Ghada Al Qurd, reporting from Gaza, described the environment as “terrifying,” with constant bombardments and families surviving on just one meal a day.

Accusations that Israel is “using food as a weapon” have surfaced, echoed by UN officials and humanitarian workers. Images and reports from inside Gaza show malnourished children, many suffering from severe injuries without adequate medical care.

Dr. Victoria Rose, a British surgeon at Nasser Hospital, told BBC Radio 4 that staff are exhausted and children are showing signs of extreme malnutrition. “A lot of youngsters have lost their teeth. They’re prone to infection and their wounds won’t heal,” she said.

Global Condemnation and Calls for Ceasefire

Israel’s ongoing offensive has drawn strong condemnation from global leaders. UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, and Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani have called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. Germany’s Foreign Ministry warned the latest escalation risks worsening the already catastrophic conditions in Gaza.

Philippe Lazzarini, head of UNRWA, questioned how many more lives must be lost, stating: “Atrocities are becoming the new norm, under our watch.”

The War’s Origins and Toll

The conflict escalated after Hamas launched a deadly cross-border attack on October 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. Since then, over 53,000 people have been killed in Gaza, including more than 3,000 since March, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

Hamas is still believed to be holding 58 hostages as international pressure mounts to end the violence and address the humanitarian disaster unfolding in the region.

Source: BBC – Hamas proposes releasing some hostages in fresh talks after new Israel offensive

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