U.S President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have advanced in ceasefire talks, negotiating with Hamas in what has been called the “final proposal”.
Proposed Deal
Israel has agreed to the key terms of the deal, which were first outlined in early July 2025 during discussions between Trump and Netanyahu at the White House.
The deal includes a 60-day ceasefire framework, whereby Hamas would release 10 living Israeli hostages and 18 deceased ones in two phases (Day 1 and Day 7).
Israel has offered to release 1236 Palestinian prisoners and 180 bodies, along with the daily suspension of aerial surveillance over Gaza for 10-12 hours.
“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 posted on his Truth Social account.
Israel will redeploy its troops from key zones like the Netzarim Corridor, which will be followed by the resumption of humanitarian aid via UN and Red Crescent channels.
Trump aims for the 60-day truce to lead to:
- Full cessation of hostilities.
- Release of all remaining hostages.
- Negotiations for a broader Israel-Palestine peace agreement
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President Donald Trump leads an Arab-American committee including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the U.S., and EU, which plans a decade-long Gaza reconstruction.
Hamas Conditions
Hamas demands written assurances that Israel will not resume military operations after the 60-day ceasefire, demanding that an international body oversee the matter to ensure compliance by Israel.
The Islamic Resistance Movement insists on a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, including strategic areas like the Netzarim Corridor.
Hamas has also firmly rejected any continued Israeli military presence or surveillance in its territory.
Hamas wants an uninterrupted aid flow through UN and Red Crescent channels, strongly opposing any Israeli control over aid distribution.
They have also rejected demands that Hamas’ senior leaders should leave Gaza, arguing that leadership exile would undermine leadership sovereignty.
Even if disarmed, Hamas seeks to retain a role in Gaza’s governance, opposing the idea of being replaced entirely by the Palestinian Authority or an Arab-led administration.
The group is open to phased disarmament, but not immediate surrender of weapons, further proposing a monitoring mechanism involving Arab states.
These conditions are part of ongoing indirect negotiations in Doha, with Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff mediating.
Palestine’s role
The Palestinian Authority (PA) is expected to play a supportive but conditional role in the Trump-Netanyahu proposal for Gaza’s post-war future.
The PA is expected to publicly endorse the Arab-American reconstruction initiative for Gaza, which is seen as a symbolic gesture to unify Palestinian factions and gain international legitimacy.
The PA will not immediately govern Gaza, as it will join the reconstruction effort later, after undergoing internal reforms and gaining broader Palestinian support.
PA-affiliated civilian experts will help manage:
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- Infrastructure rebuilding.
- Education and health systems.
- Coordination with international donors.
The PA may eventually contribute to security oversight, but only if Hamas disarms and exits governance.
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Arab states (like Egypt and Jordan) are expected to take the lead in initial security arrangements.
The PA is seen as a transitional authority, helping to stabilize Gaza before potential elections or a broader peace process.
Diplomatic Trump
Trump is actively pressuring Netanyahu and the allies in the Gulf to finalize the deal, warning that Hamas should take the deal or face the severe consequences.
Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff is also scheduled to inspect food aid delivery operations in Gaza, aiming to finalize a plan to accelerate humanitarian assistance.
Trump has emphasized that hostage release and Hamas disarmament are non-negotiable conditions for peace.
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