US Ceasefire Deal for Gaza in Focus

Thursday, May 29, 2025, 2:22 pm

In a bold effort to quiet the violent din in Gaza, American officials have rolled out a ceasefire deal featuring hostage releases and a temporary pause in hostilities. Israeli leaders are reportedly warming to the proposal, leaving both sides to decide if this peace initiative is more than just wishful thinking.

foxnews.com / Israel agrees to Trump-backed ceasefire proposal to free Gaza hostages: White House

Israel reportedly agrees to a ceasefire proposal pushed by envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump in an effort to end the fighting and return the hostages from Gaza.

nypost.com / US proposes 60-day ceasefire for Gaza; hostage-prisoner swap, plan shows

A US plan for Gaza seen by Reuters on Friday proposes a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 28 Israeli hostages alive and dead in the first week, in exchange for the release of 1,236 Palestinian prisoners and the remains of 180 dead Palestinians.

nypost.com / US presents Israel-approved cease-fire deal to Hamas that could end Gaza war

Should Hamas accept the terms, it could bring about the end of the war that has raged in Gaza since the Iran-backed terror group's

cbsnews.com / U.S., Israel waiting for Hamas to respond to ceasefire proposal, White House says

President Trump has expressed optimism recently that there would be a deal for a new Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza.

cbsnews.com / White House says Israel is backing U.S. ceasefire plan for Gaza

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Israel supports a U.S.-proposed ceasefire and hostage release plan for Gaza that has been sent to Hamas. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has the latest.

cbsnews.com / Latest Israeli proposal includes Hamas hostage release timing, temporary ceasefire, official says

Israel's latest proposal sent to Hamas includes timing for hostage releases and terms for a 60-day temporary ceasefire, an official tells CBS News. Ramy Inocencio has the latest updates.

cnn.com / Israel accepts new US proposal for ceasefire with Hamas, says Israeli official - CNN

Israel accepts new US proposal for ceasefire with Hamas, says Israeli official  CNN


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