On July 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced Israel's agreement to a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. This follows diplomatic efforts by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar.
The ceasefire includes the release of 10 living and 18 deceased Israeli hostages. In return, Israel will release Palestinian prisoners; exact numbers are still under negotiation. The plan also aims to facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Hamas has expressed openness to the ceasefire but hasn't fully endorsed it yet. President Trump will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on July 7, 2025, to discuss the ceasefire. The conflict, which began on October 7, 2023, has resulted in over 56,000 Palestinian and 1,700 Israeli deaths.