Hamas has expressed willingness to agree to a ceasefire with Israel, but has not directly accepted the U.S.-backed proposal announced hours earlier by President Donald Trump.
The militant group reiterated its long-held position that any deal must lead to a complete end to the war in Gaza.
On Tuesday, Trump stated that Israel had agreed to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and urged Hamas to accept the deal before the situation worsens. The American president increased pressure on both the Israeli government and Hamas to reach a ceasefire agreement and to secure the release of hostages as part of efforts to end the conflict.
According to Trump, the 60-day period would serve as a framework for ending the war—something Israel has rejected unless Hamas is fully defeated. He added that the deal could be finalized as early as next week.
However, Hamas’s response—reaffirming its demand for a complete end to the war—has raised questions about whether the proposal can result in a genuine pause in fighting.
Hamas official Taher al-Nunu emphasized the group’s openness to an agreement, saying, “We are ready and serious about reaching a deal,” and added, “We are prepared to accept any initiative that clearly leads to a complete end to the war.”
President Trump affirmed that Israel has agreed to the “necessary terms” to finalize a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza.
