US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday, July 1, that the state of Israel had accepted the conditions for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, as part of a diplomatic plan supported by Qatar and Egypt. The announcement marks a potential turning point in A conflict that has already cost the lives of more than 56,000 Palestiniansaccording to the Gaza Ministry of Health, but Hamas has not yet given its green light.
“Israel accepted the conditions necessary to finalize the 60-day ceasefire, during which we will work with all the parties to end the war,” wrote Donald Trump in a publication on the Truth Social platform.
He adds: “I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas will take this agreement, because it will not improve-it will only get worse. »»
Two officials of the US administration said that Hamas was still in the text assessment phase, transmitted by Qatarian and Egyptian mediators. None of the two camps – neither Israel nor Hamas – has yet formalized the entry into force of this Truce.
What the agreement provides
According to information confirmed by several diplomatic sources close to the file, the ceasefire proposal of 60 days announced on July 1, 2025, reported by several media, includes:
- Liberation of hostages and prisoners ::
Hamas would be invited to release 10 living Israeli hostages and 18 deceasedwhile Israel should release 1000 Palestinian prisonersseveral of which serving heavy penalties. These figures are those communicated in Trump’s proposal relayed by the media. - Progressive military removal ::
The Israeli army would undertake to withdraw from certain civil zones densely populated by the Gaza Strip, while retaining a presence in strategic sectors. - Reinforced humanitarian access ::
The plan provides for the delivery of 600 humanitarian aid trucks per dayincluding 300 intended north of Gaza, as well as fuel delivery To supply hospitals, bakeries, and sanitation systems. - Negotiation phase ::
The 60 days of Truce are aimed at Open a political negotiation channelwith the objective of a lasting cessation of hostilities. Israel maintains the requirement of Hamas’ military apparatus dismantling in discussions.
An extreme humanitarian emergency
While the discussions continue, the situation on the ground remains dramatic. More than 600 Palestinians have been killed in the past five weeks while they were waiting for foodaccording to NGOs present in Gaza. The World Food Program (PAM) is sounding the alarm:
“The window to repel the famine to Gaza is closing. »»
Hospitals, including Al-Shifa in Gaza-Villesorely lacking in fuel. Hundreds of patients are in danger of death, for lack of electricity for vital machines.
Diplomatic pressures and growing criticism
The American proposal is accompanied by growing criticism against Israel. Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) And 24 other NGOs ask for Liberation of 185 Palestinian humanitarian workers detainees without trial.
There UN Special Rapporteur, Francesca Albaneseis the target of attacks by the Trump administration after having published a report accusing Western companies of taking advantage of the Israeli occupation.
Finally, more than 100 BBC journalists denounce a coverage of the conflict coverageaccusing him of bias against the Palestinians.
