In a notable progress, the palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, a move that could pave the way for peace in the region. This decision follows claims from the United States that Israel had already consented to the ceasefire terms. President Donald trump had previously issued warnings to Hamas, emphasizing the importance of this agreement.
According to reports, Hamas has issued a statement confirming their positive response to mediators regarding the ceasefire. They expressed readiness to engage in discussions necessary for implementing the truce. The U.S. asserts that Israel was on board with the proposal from the outset, raising hopes that calm may soon return to Gaza. Palestinian-American activist Bishara Bahbah praised Hamas’s decision, noting that he had directly communicated with them about the ceasefire negotiations.
Following Hamas’s announcement, Bahbah expressed optimism that hostilities would soon cease. Simultaneously occurring, an Israeli source indicated that they had anticipated Hamas’s acceptance of the ceasefire proposal, despite some modifications to the terms. Bahbah believes that these changes will not adversely affect the ceasefire between the two parties, suggesting a cautious but hopeful outlook for peace in the region.
