President Trump says Israel agrees to ‘necessary conditions’ of 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal

Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a post on social media early Wednesday morning.

The proposal, allegedly based on the proposal of Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, is an attempt by Trump to end the war in Gaza and to move forward with plans to expand the Abraham Accords, focusing on economic development throughout the Middle East.  

Trump wrote: “My representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today on Gaza. Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will work with all parties to end the War.” 

Trump mentioned Qatar and Egypt for their roles in the negotiations, saying they would deliver the final proposal. 

The president also warned Hamas, saying, “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.” 

Trump’s Truth Social post came just hours after Witkoff held meetings with Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President J.D. Vance.

According to Axios, Dermer confirmed that Israel would accept the latest Qatari proposal for a ceasefire deal and is ready to begin indirect talks with Hamas to finalize it.

The proposal reportedly calls for Hamas to release eight living hostages on the first day and two more on the 50th day, along with 18 bodies of deceased hostages over the course of the ceasefire.

"We came with ideas, and our objective today was to get Israelis to agree. And they did," an American official told Axios.

President Trump has been increasingly vocal in his calls for a deal to end the Gaza War. Last week, he expressed optimism about reaching a hostage release-ceasefire deal soon. 

“We think we’ll have a ceasefire in Gaza by next week. I think it’s close. I’ve spoken to people who are involved,” Trump said in response to a question about securing a deal. 

Although Prime Minister Netanyahu has spoken of bringing the hostages home, he has avoided frequent mention of a potential deal. In a recent address to the Shin Bet, Israel's domestic intelligence agency, he emphasized rescue efforts instead.

In response to Israel’s successes in Operation Rising Lion, the prime minister said that “many opportunities have opened up.” 

“I want to tell you that, as you probably know, many opportunities have opened up now, following this victory, many, many opportunities,” he said. Netanyahu also noted that the first potential breakthrough is freeing the hostages and defeating Hamas. 

“First of all, to rescue the hostages,” he stated. “Of course, we will also have to solve the Gaza issue, and to defeat Hamas, but I believe that we will achieve both objectives.” 

Trump is reportedly hoping to have a ceasefire plan ready to announce during Netanyahu’s visit to Washington next week.

On Tuesday, President Trump said he would be “very firm” in talking to Netanyahu about ending the war in Gaza, saying, “He [Netanyahu] wants to end it too. I think we’ll have a deal next week.” 

Reporter: "How firm are you going to be with Netanyahu about ending the war in Gaza?"

Trump: "Very firm, He wants to end it too. I think we'll have a deal next week." pic.twitter.com/La39axge4k

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While IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir recently told Cabinet members that deepening the military campaign in Gaza could endanger the hostages, a senior officer with IDF Southern Command told Ynet News, “It would be a shame to stop now.” 

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich remain opposed to ending the war without the defeat of Hamas, with Smotrich threatening to leave the government, a move that could force a return to the polls in Israel for new elections.