Donald Trump announces Israel’s agreement to 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, urges Hamas to accept it

“My Representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today on Gaza,” Trump wrote in the post.

He added “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. The Qataris and Egyptians, who have worked very hard to help bring peace, will deliver this final proposal.”

Urging Hamas to accept the deal as it’ll worsen if it doesn’t, Trump said “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. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Start of the Government Meeting:

“I am due to leave next week for meetings in the US with US President Donald Trump. These come in the wake of the great victory that we achieved in Operation Rising Lion.”https://t.co/Ha75PvET92 pic.twitter.com/IfOuM3eVlq

— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) July 1, 2025

A CNN report had earlier stated that Qatari officials had submitted a new proposal for a 60–day ceasefire on Tuesday to both Israel and Hamas to halt the hostilities in Gaza, which was backed by the Trump administration.

The earlier ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on January 19, a day before Trump returned to office in Washington. It continued until March after which Israel started targeting Gaza again alleging ceasefire violations being carried out by Hamas. Since then, there has been a pause on the delivery of aid to Palestinians.

Israel’s Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer is in Washington for talks with senior officials of the Trump administration regarding the Gaza ceasefire, Iran and other matters. Dermer is expected to meet Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff.