Hamas Deadline Looms for Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Ceasefire Deal Deadline

• 🎯 Hamas has until 6 p.m. ET today to accept President Trump's ceasefire proposal to end the war in Gaza.
• 🤝 Israel has agreed to an initial withdrawal line, awaiting Hamas confirmation for the ceasefire to begin.
• 🕊️ The White House confirmed that attacks inside Gaza have stopped to give the hostage release and peace deal a chance.

Diplomatic Efforts Underway

• ✈️ Special envoy Steve Wickoff and former senior White House adviser Jared Kushner are in the Middle East for high-stakes talks.
• 🇪🇬 Negotiations are expected to take place in Egypt, with Israeli negotiator Ron Durmer also dispatched to close remaining gaps.
• 🗣️ President Trump stated, "Hamas must move quickly or all bets will be off. I will not tolerate delay."

Remaining Gaps and Optimism

• 🧩 A former Israeli diplomat noted that while the deal looks close, feasibility and implementability remain to be seen.
• ⚖️ Key separations include the Palestinian Authority sharing power in post-war Gaza, redeployment of the IDF, and Hamas being allowed to leave peacefully without being officially disbanded.
• ✨ Despite remaining gaps, there is heightened optimism on the ground, with the Prime Minister's office believing a deal could come together in days.
• 🤞 Hope remains that hostages will be released soon, but it's emphasized that nothing is a done deal until it's fully across the finish line.