Trump says Israel accepts 60-day Gaza ceasefire terms, threatens Hamas to agree or face harsher conditions
Announcement comes ahead of Netanyahu’s White House visit as over 150 aid groups call for end to Gaza distribution mechanism
WASHINGTON, US (MNTV) — US President Donald Trump announced that Israel has agreed to the terms of a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, and urged Hamas to accept the deal, warning that failure to do so would result in deteriorating conditions.
The statement comes days before Trump is set to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for talks focused on the Gaza conflict, regional security, and a potential trade agreement.
“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 said in a statement posted on social media.
He confirmed that the final proposal would be delivered by mediators from Qatar and Egypt, and cautioned Hamas that rejecting the deal would only lead to “worse” consequences.
“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 said.
Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer was in Washington for high-level talks with senior US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and special envoy Steve Witkoff.
The discussions reportedly covered the ceasefire proposal, Iran’s role in the region, and bilateral strategic interests.
The announcement comes as humanitarian concerns continue to mount in Gaza.
On the same day, over 150 international humanitarian and rights organizations — including Oxfam, Save the Children, and Amnesty International — issued a joint call to dismantle the Israeli- and US-backed aid distribution mechanism in Gaza.
The groups cited chaos, mismanagement, and escalating violence against Palestinians seeking food at distribution points.
The statement followed reports of at least 10 Palestinians killed while trying to access aid, with witnesses describing the situation as increasingly desperate. In Khan Younis, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 37 people, according to medical officials at Nasser Hospital.
“Tents, tents — they are hitting with two missiles?” cried Um Seif Abu Leda, whose son was among those killed. Grieving families laid flowers on body bags amid renewed violence.
Separately, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning following the interception of a missile allegedly launched from Yemen.
The projectile marked the first Houthi attack since Israel’s brief war with Iran concluded. Katz warned that Yemen could face retaliation similar to that directed at Tehran.
Nasruddin Amer, deputy head of the Houthi media office, reiterated his group’s support for Gaza, stating that attacks would continue until “the aggression stops and the siege on Gaza is lifted.”
Netanyahu, addressing his Cabinet in Jerusalem earlier, did not elaborate on his planned discussions in Washington but indicated that a potential trade deal with the US would be on the agenda. The Iran issue is also expected to feature prominently during his visit.
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