Trump Consents to a 60-day Halt in Armed Conflict - Israel has consented to the proposed 60-day cessation of hostilities, as per Trump's announcement.
The Middle East is on the brink of a potential 60-day ceasefire in the ongoing Gaza conflict, as reported by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The deal, if successful, would mark a significant step towards reducing violence and facilitating humanitarian aid in the region.
Key regional players, Qatar and Egypt, are actively involved in the negotiations and facilitation of the proposed truce. Qatar, known for its influence in the region, is acting as a mediator and financial supporter. Egypt, traditionally a mediator in Gaza conflicts, is hosting talks between Israeli, Palestinian, and other regional representatives.
Donald Trump, in a statement on his Truth Social platform, revealed that a deal is in the works for a 60-day ceasefire. The agreement includes provisions aimed at reducing violence, allowing humanitarian aid, and temporarily stabilising the region. Trump suggested that the agreement could help stop the ongoing bloodshed and create conditions for longer-term peace talks.
The Gaza conflict has periodically flared up, with exchanges of rocket fire and airstrikes. Ceasefires brokered by Egypt and Qatar have previously helped to pause fighting and open corridors for aid. A 60-day duration is significant as it suggests a longer-term truce compared to past shorter or fragile ceasefires. The initiative aligns with international calls for a humanitarian pause to ease civilian suffering.
If implemented, the ceasefire could allow the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, provide a break in hostilities for civilians on all sides, and create diplomatic space for further negotiations on enduring solutions. However, enforcement and compliance by all parties remain critical challenges.
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he expects an agreement to be reached next week. Trump warned that the situation will worsen if Hamas does not accept the deal, expressing hope that they would accept it, stating that it would not get better but worse if they do not. US representatives held a long and productive meeting with Israeli representatives regarding Gaza on Tuesday (local time).
Trump also reported that Israel has agreed to necessary conditions for a 60-day limited ceasefire in the Gaza conflict. The planned meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington next week is expected to focus on the Gaza conflict, among other issues.
Representatives from Qatar and Egypt will convey the final proposal to the Islamist Hamas. The exact details of the proposal were not disclosed, but Trump emphasised the importance of the ceasefire in ending the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The Commission has also been watching the developments in the Middle East, given their ongoing commitment to the protection of workers, particularly in the context of war-and-conflicts, politics, and general-news. For instance, the Commission has been involved in the preparation of the draft directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, which could potentially apply to regions experiencing war and conflicts.
Moreover, the ongoing Gaza conflict, which is inching towards a potential 60-day ceasefire, provides an afflicted population with some hope for relief and peace, while also offering an opportunity for regional powers, Qatar and Egypt, to demonstrate their diplomatic prowess and mediation skills in respective roles as mediators and financial supporters, and hosts of key talks.
