Trump made the announcement during a press briefing late Tuesday, stating that Israel had "agreed to the necessary conditions" laid out during recent mediated negotiations, which included humanitarian provisions, the release of hostages, and a temporary halt to ground operations in Gaza.
The ceasefire plan, brokered through ongoing talks involving U.S., Egyptian, and Qatari intermediaries, is expected to include a phased truce that allows for the flow of aid and the possible release of some hostages held by Hamas. Trump credited behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts for the breakthrough, while emphasizing that the pressure on Hamas to also comply remains high.
Sources close to the Israeli government confirmed that the war cabinet had reviewed and approved the latest framework, with minor conditions still being discussed through international backchannels.
The proposed ceasefire follows global outcry over rising civilian casualties in Gaza and mounting political unrest in Israel and the West Bank. Humanitarian organizations have called the situation dire, with thousands displaced and basic infrastructure heavily damaged.
Trump’s statement, though unofficial in diplomatic protocol due to his current non-office-holding status, signals a major development in U.S.-Middle East relations, especially as election-year politics increasingly influence international rhetoric.
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