Ceasefire Deal in Gaza: Trump Announces 60-Day Agreement

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US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Israel has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, warning Hamas to accept the deal before conditions worsen. The agreement comes as Trump prepares to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House. The ceasefire is part of Trump's efforts to broker a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.

Key Takeaways:

  • Israel has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, paving the way for a potential deal between Israel and Hamas to end the war.
  • The ceasefire is part of Trump's efforts to broker a deal between Israel and Hamas, with the US leader increasing pressure on both parties to agree to a ceasefire and hostage agreement.
  • Trump has warned Hamas to accept the deal, saying that conditions will only get worse if they do not comply.
  • Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned that Israel will respond forcefully to any further attacks from Yemen, which he said could face the same fate as Tehran.
  • Over 165 major international charities and non-governmental organizations have called for an immediate end to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which the US and Israel have backed to take over aid distribution in Gaza.
  • GHF has delivered over 52 million meals to Palestinians in Gaza since its establishment on May 26.

Statistics:

  • 60-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas
  • 165 major international charities and non-governmental organizations have called for an immediate end to the GHF
  • 52 million meals delivered by GHF to Palestinians in Gaza since May 26
  • 37 Palestinians killed in Israeli air strikes in southern Gaza's Khan Younis
  • 10 Palestinians killed while seeking desperately needed food in Gaza
  • Over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza are at risk of famine due to the Israeli blockade

Sources:

  • U.S President Donald Trump, as cited in Associated Press, June 23, [2023]
  • Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, as cited in Associated Press, June 23, [2023]
  • Over 165 major international charities and non-governmental organizations, as cited in a joint statement, June 23, [2023]
  • Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, as cited in a statement, June 23, [2023]