Trump Urges 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire Deal Ahead of Netanyahu Visit

Hamas says it's open to a Gaza truce but stops short of accepting a Trump-backed proposal

CAIRO (AP) — Hamas suggested Wednesday that it was open to a ceasefire agreement with Israel, but stopped short of accepting a U.S.-backed proposal announced by President Donald Trump hours earlier, insisting on its longstanding position that any deal bring an end to the war in Gaza. Trump said Tuesday that Israel had agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and urged Hamas to accept the deal before conditions worsen. The U.S. leader has b…

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Trump claims Israel has agreed to 60-day ceasefire in Gaza

It remains unclear if Hamas is ready to accept Israeli terms

Trump warns Hamas - and claims Israel has agreed to 60-day ceasefire in Gaza

The US president has been increasing pressure on the Israeli government and Hamas to work out a ceasefire and hostage agreement to end the war in Gaza.

Trump Urges Hamas To Accept Proposal For 60-Day Cease-Fire

US President Donald Trump urged Iran-backed Hamas militants to agree to what he called a "final proposal" for a 60-day cease-fire with Israel in Gaza.

Trump urges 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal ahead of Netanyahu visit

US President Donald Trump has urged Hamas to accept a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, saying that Israel had agreed to finalise such a deal, as its forces also...