Israel said yes to Trump proposal on Gaza ceasefire, Sa'ar says

Israel said yes to Trump proposal on Gaza ceasefire, Sa'ar says

Washington, DC – In a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Israel has reportedly agreed to a ceasefire proposal put forward by US President Donald Trump. The agreement, which aims to facilitate discussions to end over 20 months of conflict in Gaza, comes amidst escalating tensions and military actions in the region.

According to a statement from the US President, Israel has accepted the terms of the ceasefire proposal, which includes a stipulation for Hamas to release ten additional hostages during the 60-day period. In exchange, Israel would withdraw troops from certain areas of Gaza and allow critical humanitarian aid to flow into the territory [2]. The ceasefire proposal is a modified version of a framework introduced earlier this year by Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff [2].

The Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has expressed the government's commitment to reaching a deal with Hamas to conclude the war in Gaza and secure the return of hostages. Saar stated, "We are serious in our will to reach a hostage deal and a ceasefire. We said yes to (US) special envoy (Steve) Witkoff’s proposals" [2].

However, the Israeli government has not committed to engaging in peace talks as part of the ceasefire proposal, raising concerns about the long-term viability of the agreement. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his firm stance on the conflict, asserting that "there will be no Hamas" following the proposed ceasefire [2].

Hamas has stated that it is currently reviewing the proposals and aims to reach an agreement that would ensure an end to the conflict and facilitate an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. A source close to Hamas indicated that the group's leadership is expected to debate the proposal and seek clarifications from mediators before issuing an official response [2].

The ceasefire proposal comes at a critical juncture, as President Trump has made it clear to Israel that he desires a swift resolution to the Gaza conflict. Despite the optimism surrounding the ceasefire proposal, significant challenges remain, including Israel's refusal to withdraw its forces to positions held prior to a previous ceasefire that expired in March [2].

The ongoing conflict has resulted in a devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with over 57,000 Palestinians reported killed, the majority of whom are civilians. The entire population of 2.3 million has been displaced, exacerbating the dire situation. Residents express a deep yearning for relief, with one individual stating, "We are seriously tired," after enduring relentless suffering [2].

As the situation unfolds, the world watches closely to see if this latest ceasefire proposal can bring about a lasting peace in a region long plagued by conflict.

References:
[1] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/7/trump-suggests-he-put-forward-new-gaza-ceasefire-proposal
[2] https://trt.global/afrika-english/article/09bf7490190c