Israel confirms it has agreed to the U.S. proposal for ceasefire with Hamas

Israel confirmed that it agreed to a ceasefire proposal by President Donald Trump’s Center East envoy, Steve Witkoff, a day after Trump mentioned the nation had “agreed to the required situations” for a ceasefire within the struggle in Gaza.

“We’re critical in our will to succeed in a hostage deal and a ceasefire,” Israeli overseas minister Gideon Saar mentioned throughout a press briefing whereas on a state go to to Estonia. “We mentioned sure to Particular Envoy Witkoff’s proposals.”

Saar didn’t elaborate on particulars of the proposal however added that “our aim is to start proximity talks as quickly as doable.”

On Tuesday, Trump mentioned in a submit on Reality Social that “my representatives had an extended and productive assembly with the Israelis right now on Gaza” the place they “agreed to the required situations to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, throughout which era we are going to work with all events to finish the Warfare.”

Earlier on Wednesday, earlier than Israel’s announcement, Hamas mentioned it was weighing up the brand new ceasefire agreements that it had obtained from mediators Egypt and Qatar.

In a press release, Hamas mentioned it could be “conducting nationwide consultations” with the ultimate goal of ending the preventing, making certain the withdrawal of Israeli forces and delivering “pressing aid” to the folks of Gaza.

Trump has renewed a push for an finish to the struggle after Israel broke an earlier ceasefire settlement with Hamas by launching a sequence of lethal airstrikes in March.