REPORT: Cease-Fire in Gaza !!!

Al-Arabiya news service reports that Hamas and Israel have agreed to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza.

U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff has been informed of both sides’ acceptance. 

According to the report, President Trump is expected to announce the ceasefire details within hours.

Reported Terms:

Witkoff Ceasefire Framework – Key Points (al Arabia)

1. Ceasefire Duration

▪️ A 60-day ceasefire begins once Hamas agrees

▪️ President Trump guarantees full Israeli compliance during this period

2. Hostage Release

▪️ 28 Israeli hostages (10 alive, 18 deceased) to be released in two phases:

 • Day 1: 5 living + 9 bodies

 • Day 7: 5 living + 9 bodies

3. Humanitarian Aid

▪️ Aid will begin flowing immediately upon ceasefire

▪️ Distribution overseen by the UN, Red Crescent, and agreed agencies

4. IDF Military Activity

▪️ All Israeli offensive actions in Gaza will stop

▪️ Air operations paused 10 hours daily, 12 hours on prisoner exchange days

5. IDF Redeployment

▪️ Day 1: Withdrawal from northern Gaza and Netzarim corridor

▪️ Day 7: Withdrawal from southern Gaza

▪️ Final borders to be negotiated by technical teams under “Korbi D”

6. Permanent Ceasefire Talks

▪️ Negotiations start Day 1 with the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar mediating

▪️ Topics:

 • Full hostage-for-prisoner exchange

 • Full IDF withdrawal and security terms

 • Post-war governance of Gaza

 • Declaration of a permanent ceasefire

7. Trump’s Role

▪️ Trump to officially declare the ceasefire

▪️ Personally committed to enforcing terms and securing a final deal

8. Prisoner Exchange

▪️ For 10 living hostages:

 • 125 life-sentence prisoners

 • 1,111 Gazan detainees (post-Oct 7)

▪️ For 18 deceased hostages:

 • 180 Palestinian bodies

▪️ All exchanges done in two phases, with no public ceremonies

9. Information Disclosure

▪️ By Day 10:

 • Hamas must present proof of life or death and medical reports

 • Israel must disclose all detainees and casualties since October 7

 • Hamas must ensure hostage safety throughout the ceasefire

10. Final Release Clause

▪️ If a final agreement is reached within 60 days, all remaining hostages (alive or deceased) will be released

▪️ If talks continue in good faith without a deal, the ceasefire may be extended

Oversight and Guarantors

▪️ The U.S., Egypt, and Qatar will ensure compliance and monitor progress

▪️ Ambassador Steve Witkoff will lead on-site negotiations

▪️ President Trump will serve as the political guarantor of the process