Israel and Hamas Agree to 60-Day Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Negotiations
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump announced a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, with Hamas agreeing to release hostages in exchange for peace.
Overview
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump are set to meet on Monday to announce a ceasefire deal in Gaza, with Trump aiming to broker peace.
- Indirect negotiations for a 60-day ceasefire and hostage release have resumed in Qatar, with Israeli negotiators actively participating.
- Israel has agreed to a ceasefire, with Trump warning Hamas to accept it, as Netanyahu faces growing opposition to the war in Israel.
- Hamas is prepared to release 30 Israeli hostages during the ceasefire, with an initial eight hostages released at the start of the agreement.
- The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues, with over 56,000 Palestinians reported killed, prompting urgent calls for a resolution to the conflict.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the situation as a complex interplay of political maneuvering, highlighting Netanyahu's struggle between U.S. expectations and domestic pressures. They express cautious optimism regarding ceasefire negotiations while emphasizing the human cost of the conflict, reflecting a critical stance towards military actions and advocating for diplomatic resolutions.
Netanyahu is caught between the US and far-right allies who oppose a ceasefire in order to maintain his political survival.
Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire and hostage release deal are set to resume in Qatar amid ongoing deadly attacks in Gaza.
Growing opposition in Israel to the war in Gaza is fueled by the deaths of over 20 soldiers in the past month.
Israeli negotiators traveled to Qatar to discuss a potential ceasefire with Hamas and work towards a hostage exchange agreement, ahead of Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to the White House.
Hamas is willing to release all hostages in exchange for a ceasefire and complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
The ceasefire proposal involves Hamas releasing a total of 28 Israeli hostages, including 10 living and 18 dead hostages, over the 60-day period.
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Sunday resulted in the deaths of at least 38 Palestinians, as reported by hospital officials.
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"…Despite Israel's success in decimating Iran's allies and damaging its nuclear program, the massive death toll in Gaza has led to increasing diplomatic isolation for Israel."
NPR·5h·"…However, it is unclear whether key differences that have consistently held up an agreement can be overcome."
BBC News·6h·"…But as they meet for the third time this year, the outwardly triumphant visit will be dogged by Israel’s 21-month war against Hamas in Gaza and questions over how hard Trump will push for an end to the conflict."
Associated Press·7h·"…The proposal stops short of guaranteeing a permanent end to the war — a condition demanded by Hamas — but says negotiations for a permanent ceasefire would take place during the 60 days."
ABC News·17h·"…Hamas has signaled a positive response to a US-backed proposal for a 60-day truce, but still asked for changes that Israel opposes."
Semafor·19h·"…Israeli airstrikes killed at least 38 Palestinians in Gaza, hospital officials told the Associated Press on Sunday, as Israel's military said it has struck over 100 targets in the embattled enclave in the past day."
CBS News·20h·FAQ
The key terms include Hamas releasing Israeli hostages (10 living and 18 dead), Israel withdrawing to a buffer zone along Gaza's borders, significant aid being brought in distributed by the UN and Palestinian Red Crescent, and negotiations for a permanent ceasefire during the 60 days. Palestinian prisoners would also be released in exchange for hostages, though the exact number is not yet agreed upon.
Hamas is prepared to release 33 Israeli captives during the first stage of the ceasefire, prioritizing living children, civilian women, elderly Israelis, female soldiers, and injured men. If fewer than 33 living hostages fit these categories, deceased bodies will be included to reach the total.
The proposal includes allowing entry of substantial humanitarian aid into Gaza, with about 600 trucks per day delivering food, fuel, and medical supplies. Fuel will support the power plant and essential services like hospitals and bakeries. Aid distribution is coordinated primarily by UN agencies and the Palestinian Red Crescent.
President Trump personally guarantees Israel's adherence to the ceasefire, providing assurance to Hamas that Israel will halt military operations and not resume fighting unilaterally during the 60-day period. He is also set to personally announce the ceasefire agreement.
The conflict has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis, with over 56,000 Palestinians reported killed. There are acute food shortages and significant suffering among civilians, prompting urgent calls for a resolution to the conflict through the ceasefire.
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