Ceasefire Proposal Offered to Hamas Amid Growing International Pressure on Israel
The White House presented a ceasefire framework aimed at alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as international calls for peace intensify.
The White House has formally submitted a ceasefire proposal to Hamas, backed by Israel, as international pressure to halt hostilities in Gaza escalates.
According to officials from the United States and Israel, this proposal aims to facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
The initiative follows increasing global calls for an end to the ongoing conflict that has resulted in extensive devastation and human suffering in the region.
The ceasefire plan was communicated to Hamas by President Donald Trump and his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, following Israeli approval of the framework.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted that the initial phase of the proposal includes a 60-day ceasefire and the provision for aid distribution through operations run by the United Nations.
Despite the presentation of the ceasefire proposal, Hamas has not fully embraced the framework, with officials indicating that it lacks sufficient guarantees for an enduring peace process.
Discussions reportedly continue with the hope that a ceasefire will facilitate the return of hostages held by Hamas.
U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce noted the uncertainty surrounding Hamas's willingness to accept the Israeli-backed ceasefire proposal but expressed cautious optimism about the potential for a deal.
Bruce emphasized that the latest proposal shows significant promise, although the main contention remains unresolved: Israel's insistence on the right to resume military action if Hamas does not agree to disarm.
Conversely, Hamas demands definitive assurances that any temporary ceasefire would transition into a permanent halt to conflict and a comprehensive Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
As the conflict has persisted for 18 months, international allies of Israel have shown increasing impatience regarding the military operations in Gaza.
Countries such as Germany, Italy, Britain, Canada, and France have criticized Israel’s expanded military actions and the resulting civilian casualties in the enclave.
Middle East envoy Witkoff expressed optimism about reaching a long-term resolution, specifically regarding the temporary ceasefire.
Notably, Trump has increasingly applied pressure on Israel to seek an end to the conflict, a shift from the more unified stance presented at the onset of his administration alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
According to officials from the United States and Israel, this proposal aims to facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
The initiative follows increasing global calls for an end to the ongoing conflict that has resulted in extensive devastation and human suffering in the region.
The ceasefire plan was communicated to Hamas by President Donald Trump and his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, following Israeli approval of the framework.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted that the initial phase of the proposal includes a 60-day ceasefire and the provision for aid distribution through operations run by the United Nations.
Despite the presentation of the ceasefire proposal, Hamas has not fully embraced the framework, with officials indicating that it lacks sufficient guarantees for an enduring peace process.
Discussions reportedly continue with the hope that a ceasefire will facilitate the return of hostages held by Hamas.
U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce noted the uncertainty surrounding Hamas's willingness to accept the Israeli-backed ceasefire proposal but expressed cautious optimism about the potential for a deal.
Bruce emphasized that the latest proposal shows significant promise, although the main contention remains unresolved: Israel's insistence on the right to resume military action if Hamas does not agree to disarm.
Conversely, Hamas demands definitive assurances that any temporary ceasefire would transition into a permanent halt to conflict and a comprehensive Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
As the conflict has persisted for 18 months, international allies of Israel have shown increasing impatience regarding the military operations in Gaza.
Countries such as Germany, Italy, Britain, Canada, and France have criticized Israel’s expanded military actions and the resulting civilian casualties in the enclave.
Middle East envoy Witkoff expressed optimism about reaching a long-term resolution, specifically regarding the temporary ceasefire.
Notably, Trump has increasingly applied pressure on Israel to seek an end to the conflict, a shift from the more unified stance presented at the onset of his administration alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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