Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Israel Accepts US Ceasefire Plan; Hamas Remains Wary
The US proposed a temporary pause in the fighting between Israel and Hamas.
Israel has agreed to it.
The plan includes a 60-day break, releasing hostages, and allowing aid into Gaza through the UN.
Hamas is not fully agreeing with it yet.
The goal is to eventually end the war, which started in 2023, with over 54,000 deaths in Gaza.
Israel accepted a US-backed ceasefire proposal.
The proposal includes a 60-day pause in fighting and restoring UN aid distribution.
Hamas is reviewing the proposal and has expressed some reservations.
The plan calls for the release of hostages and negotiations for a permanent end to fighting.
The war began on October 7, 2023, with Hamas's attack killing 1,200 people and abducting about 250.
- Who
- Israel, Hamas, the US, Steve Witkoff (Trump's special envoy).
- What
- A US-brokered ceasefire proposal, accepted by Israel, for a 60-day pause in fighting.
- When
- The proposal was put forth recently, with Israel accepting it, but Hamas is still reviewing.
- Where
- Gaza Strip, Israel.
- Why
- To end the war and facilitate hostage release; Israel wants Hamas to disarm.
Hamas
Israel
Ceasefire Terms
Hamas
Insists on full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Israel
Wants Hamas to disarm and disband; seeks a permanent end to fighting with Hamas withdrawal.
Aid Distribution
Hamas
Desires full restoration of UN-led aid distribution.
Israel
Israel wants to cut out Hamas and control the distribution of aid.
- Proposed Ceasefire Duration
- 60 days
- Israeli Deaths from Hamas Attack
- 1,200
- Number of deceased hostages whose remains are to be returned
- 18
- Palestinian Deaths in Gaza
- 54,000+
- Number of live hostages to be released in the proposal
- 10
Sources
Israel agrees to US ceasefire plan, Hamas yet to respond: White House
Israel accepts new Gaza ceasefire plan put forward by US, proposal to halt offensive for 60 days
Israel agrees to US proposal for temporary ceasefire, Hamas considering: White House
Israel accepts new U.S. proposal for temporary ceasefire, White House says
U.S. proposes 60-day ceasefire for Gaza; Hamas to review plan
Israel far-right minister says 'time to go in with full force' in Gaza
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill at least 14, medics say
