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World – Despite Israel’s repeated violations of previous ceasefires, President Donald Trump has announced a new proposal aimed at ending Israel’s ongoing genocide and starvation campaign in Gaza.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump confirmed that Israel had agreed to the terms of a 60-day ceasefire. However, he did not provide details on the deal or Israel’s conditions.
“Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE,” Trump wrote. He added, “We will work with all parties to end the War.”
Trump thanked Qatar and Egypt for their involvement, saying they “have worked very hard to help bring Peace.” He said both countries would deliver the final proposal to Hamas.
Urging the Palestinian resistance group to accept the deal, Trump warned, “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.”
UN Reports Worsening Conditions on the Ground
At the same time, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned that hostilities in Gaza are escalating.
“Deadly hostilities continue to increase the suffering of civilians in Gaza, driving additional displacement,” OCHA said.
Following a new displacement order from Israel, at least 1,500 families have fled northern and eastern Gaza. In the past 48 hours, five schools being used as shelters were hit.
Deaths and injuries have been reported. Many families have returned to unsafe areas due to “a lack of alternatives and limited shelter space elsewhere.”
Hospitals are also under attack. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that a tent at Al-Aqsa Hospital was struck, injuring five people and damaging the internal medicine department and oxygen supply.
“Ongoing attacks on healthcare and continued hostilities near hospitals are fueling fear among already traumatised communities,” WHO said.
OCHA warned that fuel shortages are threatening to shut down critical services. “Ensuring sustained access to fuel is essential to avoid a collapse of the logistics backbone underpinning the humanitarian response.”
