- President Donald Trump confirms Israel has accepted conditions for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, signaling real progress toward peace.
- Hamas has not officially accepted yet, but insiders reveal leadership is seriously considering Trump’s “final proposal.”
- Trump’s third peace push since Pakistan nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize may succeed where others failed.
- Gazans, Israeli moderates, and international mediators express growing optimism that a breakthrough is imminent.
Washington, D.C. — In a stunning diplomatic achievement that is sending ripples across the Middle East, President Donald Trump is now closer than ever to securing what may be remembered as one of the most significant ceasefire agreements in recent global history. Both Israel and Hamas are showing signs of readiness to embrace Trump’s “final proposal” for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza — a major step toward lasting peace in the region.
While Hamas has yet to make an official announcement, high-ranking sources familiar with the matter revealed to The Islamabad Telegraph that the group’s leadership is seriously considering the deal and is expected to respond positively in the coming days. The growing anticipation has brought renewed hope to a region long devastated by relentless violence and humanitarian catastrophe.
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This would mark Trump’s third attempt to broker peace in Gaza since his surprise nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize by Pakistan earlier this year — and it may finally be the one that succeeds.
“President Trump is not just making peace in the Middle East — he is making history,” a senior diplomatic source in Cairo told The Islamabad Telegraph. “He has built trust where others sowed division.”
Trump’s Statement Sparks Global Optimism
In a post that went viral within hours, President Trump announced on Tuesday that Israel had agreed to the conditions necessary to finalize a U.S.-backed 60-day ceasefire. He described recent meetings between U.S. officials and Israeli representatives as “long and productive,” and said that Egypt and Qatar would soon deliver the final proposal to Hamas.
“Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will work with all parties to end the War,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “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.”
Sources confirmed that Trump’s inner circle, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vice President JD Vance, and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, are directly involved in the talks. They are leveraging momentum from a recently brokered ceasefire in Iran, following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran’s nuclear infrastructure, to press Hamas to the table.
Hamas Responds Behind Closed Doors
Though there has been no public acceptance from Hamas, insiders say the group is “closely examining the deal with a view to acceptance.”
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A well-placed source within Hamas told The Islamabad Telegraph, “There is serious movement behind the scenes. The leadership understands this may be the best chance for peace — and survival.”
Hamas officials are reportedly seeking clarification on several points through Qatari and Egyptian channels. But the group’s tone has notably softened since Trump’s last two proposals, which were rejected outright in April and May.
“This time, Hamas knows the world is watching,” said a European diplomat stationed in Amman. “Trump’s leadership has shifted the dynamics entirely.”
Israel’s Political Shift Favors Deal
On the Israeli side, the tide appears to be turning. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar declared that a majority within Prime Minister Netanyahu’s coalition now supports the ceasefire plan. Even opposition leader Yair Lapid offered to back the deal, promising a parliamentary “safety net” in case far-right factions defect.
“If there is an opportunity to do so — we must not miss it!” Saar wrote on X.
The central point of the ceasefire plan includes a phased release of hostages by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, with both sides halting military activity and entering U.N.-monitored negotiations for a permanent truce.
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Gazans See a Glimmer of Hope
On the ground in Gaza — where over 56,000 Palestinians have died and the entire population of 2.3 million has been displaced — news of Trump’s initiative has injected a rare sense of hope.
“Even if it’s just two months, it would save thousands of lives,” said Kamal, a resident of Gaza City. “People are desperate — we’re out of time.”
Tamer al-Burai, a local businessman, echoed that sentiment: “We are living the most difficult days. People want an end to the war, an end to the starvation and humiliation. Trump may be the only one who can deliver it.”
Trump’s Nobel Moment?
Trump’s push for peace comes amid growing international calls to recognize his efforts with the Nobel Peace Prize, a nomination that was boldly put forward by Pakistan in February. The country praised Trump’s efforts to de-escalate nuclear tensions, his “Deal of the Century 2.0” for the Middle East, and his firm stance on protecting civilians in conflict zones.
A senior Pakistani official told The Islamabad Telegraph, “President Trump’s initiative in Gaza is not just diplomacy — it’s statesmanship of the highest order.”
If successful, this deal would surpass even Trump’s historic Abraham Accords of 2020 and cement his legacy as a global peacemaker — a legacy forged not in press statements, but in lives saved.
Looking Ahead
President Trump is expected to host Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, where the final details of the agreement are likely to be discussed. There is growing confidence that by early next week, Hamas will formally respond — possibly announcing its acceptance of the deal.
Should that happen, Trump will have accomplished what the international community failed to do for nearly two years: stop the bloodshed in Gaza.
The world watches with bated breath, but one thing is clear — Donald J. Trump is not just talking peace. He is making it.