Ceasefire Deal in Gaza: Trump Announces 60-Day Agreement

President Trump announced that Israel has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, warning Hamas to accept the deal before conditions worsen. Trump prepared to host Israeli Prime Minister for talks at the White House on Monday and expressed hope that Hamas would accept the deal, stating that it would only get worse if they refused. The U.S. leader has been increasing pressure on the Israeli government and Hamas to broker a ceasefire and hostage agreement to bring an end to the conflict in Gaza. Trump's announcement came as over 150 international charities and humanitarian groups called for disbanding a controversial system to distribute aid in Gaza due to chaos and deadly violence against Palestinians seeking food.

Key Takeaways:

The U.S. and Israeli government have agreed on a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, with Trump warning Hamas to accept the deal before conditions worsen.
Approximately 50 hostages remain captive in Gaza, with Hamas demanding a full withdrawal of Israeli troops and an end to the war in Gaza in exchange for their release.
Israel rejects the Hamas demand, insisting that the group surrender, disarm, and go into exile in order to end the war.
Hamas has been significantly weakened over the course of the nearly 21-month conflict, with its centralized command and control capabilities deteriorating.
Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 37 people in southern Gaza's Khan Younis, according to Nasser Hospital.
A joint statement from over 150 international charities and humanitarian groups called for disbanding a controversial system to distribute aid in Gaza due to chaos and deadly violence against Palestinians seeking food.
The Israeli defense minister, Israel Katz, has warned that Israel will respond forcefully to any missile attacks, including one from Yemen that was intercepted by Israeli defense systems.
The announcement of the ceasefire deal came as Trump prepared to host Israeli Prime Minister for talks at the White House on Monday.