Hamas Ready to Engage in Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Hamas’ ally, Islamic Jihad, supports the ceasefire talks but emphasized the need for assurances of a permanent truce. On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Israel has agreed to the terms of a 60-day ceasefire, during which parties will work toward ending the conflict. Trump urged Hamas to accept this “final offer,” warning that no better deal would come and the situation could worsen. Under the proposed plan, Hamas would release 10 living Israeli hostages and the bodies of 18 others in phases, in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Approximately 50 hostages remain in Gaza, with at least 20 believed to be alive. The ceasefire proposal also includes immediate humanitarian aid access to Gaza, facilitated by the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
