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(MENAFN) The proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza has been described as a major development in the ongoing genocide, yet numerous questions remain unresolved — chief among them: will Hamas agree to the terms that Israel is reportedly willing to accept, specifically a 60-day halt in hostilities?
According to sources close to the negotiations, "Both Hamas and Israel are refusing to budge from their position – Hamas wants the ceasefire to last until a permanent agreement is reached. Israel is opposed to this. At this point, only President Trump can break this deadlock."
The same source added, "Unless Trump pushes, we are in a stalemate."
The challenge now lies in deciphering what Donald Trump’s public statement — a simplified version shared on social media — actually represents. It may reflect nothing more than Israel's preexisting stance, with little indication of meaningful shifts or concessions.
Crucial details remain absent. Will Israeli forces pull out of Gaza completely or only in part? How many Palestinian prisoners is Israel prepared to release? Why is the proposed ceasefire limited to 60 days? Why not a permanent truce? And what is being asked of Hamas in return?
At present, none of these questions have been answered publicly — except for one: the political rationale behind the limited duration.
Israel’s preference for a temporary 60-day truce is closely tied to domestic political dynamics. If Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were to commit to a lasting ceasefire, it could spark a rebellion from hardliners within his coalition. Figures like Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have openly expressed their desire for the genocide to continue and hold significant sway over the government’s survival.
Opting for a short-term pause, however, may be more politically palatable for Netanyahu. It allows him to present the move as a tactical step rather than a strategic shift — potentially buying time until the Israeli Knesset adjourns for its summer recess.
Adding another layer of complexity, the U.S. president has recently voiced support for halting Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial. Without the looming threat of prosecution, Netanyahu might feel more secure ending the genocide, knowing that his own legal troubles won’t immediately take center stage once the fighting stops.
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