Tensions remain high as Hamas leaders prepare to review what U.S. President Donald Trump described as the “final proposal” for a Gaza ceasefire. The proposal, set for discussion on Friday evening, suggests a 60-day pause in fighting.
Two senior Hamas sources confirmed that the group is demanding solid guarantees before giving any reply. One of the sources stressed that Hamas wants assurances from mediators that peace talks will happen during the ceasefire and that it would be extended if no agreement is reached within the proposed timeline.
The source also revealed that Hamas is pushing for the return of the United Nations’ role in delivering humanitarian aid, including ensuring the operation of Gaza’s bakeries. The group insists that Israel must not use the flow of aid as a bargaining tool during negotiations.
Trump, who announced earlier this week that Israel had agreed to the plan’s conditions, said he expects Hamas to respond within hours. However, the exact timing of the group’s decision remains unclear.
Trump Pushes For Gaza Ceasefire Amid Netanyahu’s Silence
President Trump declared on Tuesday that Israel had accepted all “necessary conditions” for the ceasefire deal. He stressed that the plan aims to stop the war in Gaza and rescue hostages during the 60-day window.
Despite Trump’s announcement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has remained silent. His government has made it clear in previous statements that disarming Hamas remains its top demand, a condition Hamas has outright rejected.
Netanyahu is expected to meet with Trump in Washington on Monday. When asked on Friday if Hamas had approved the latest proposal, Trump replied, “We are going to know over the next 24 hours.”
Trump also told reporters that he intends to be “very firm” with Netanyahu about the urgent need for a ceasefire, adding that both sides have shown interest in ending the conflict.
“We hope it’s going to happen. And we’re looking forward to it happening sometime next week,” Trump said. “We want to get the hostages out.”
Gaza Faces Bloodshed Amid Uncertain Talks
As ceasefire talks continue, violence in Gaza has intensified. Palestinian health officials reported that Israeli airstrikes killed at least 138 people within the last 24 hours.
In Khan Younis, a strike on a tent camp killed 15 Palestinians around 2 a.m., according to doctors at Nasser Hospital. The victims were displaced civilians seeking shelter from the ongoing war.
The Israeli military, however, said its troops had neutralized militants, seized weapons, and destroyed Hamas sites across Gaza. It claimed that around 100 targets were hit, including weapons depots and rocket launchers.
Growing Pressure for Immediate Action
Palestinians and Israelis alike are demanding urgent steps to stop the war. Many civilians in Gaza have been left homeless, starving, and exposed to constant bombings.
On the streets, there are calls for immediate peace. Both sides are watching closely to see if Trump’s proposal will offer a real path toward ending the bloodshed.
Whether this ceasefire deal leads to peace or becomes just another failed attempt remains uncertain. However, Gaza continues to pay the price, as more innocent lives are lost with every passing hour.
