A CEASEFIRE YES, BUT A COMPLETE END TO THE WAR ONLY WHEN HAMAS CEASES TO EXIST

Israeli flexibility leads to American commitment for negotiations to end the war

Israel Hayom has learned that Jerusalem agreed to include American guarantees that talks will lead to the war's complete end – a significant shift that came after intensive discussions with the Trump administration and now puts intense pressure on Hamas to accept the modified two-month deal.

 

by Danny Zaken 

 

Israel Hayom

Jul2, 2025 

 

 

The sun sets over Gaza, as seen from Israel, July 1, 2025.

 

 

A source with direct involvement in the hostage negotiations confirmed Wednesday morning that the ceasefire plan mentioned by President Donald Trump on Tuesday night, which he claimed Israel agreed to as part of a 60-day pause in fighting, represents no fundamental departure from the agreement Israel accepted in recent weeks.

 

Israel Hayom provided comprehensive coverage of these developments in recent days. The critical modification in Israel's position centers on incorporating explicit American guarantees within the agreement's text – ensuring the ceasefire will facilitate negotiations toward the war's complete end.

An additional commitment involves expanding humanitarian assistance to Gaza Strip residents. Trump announced these developments through a late-night post on his "Truth" social media platform, confirming Israel's acceptance of terms enabling a two-month ceasefire agreement. He subsequently directed pressure toward Hamas, stating, "My Representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today on Gaza. Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will work with all parties to end the War. The Qataris and Egyptians, who have worked very hard to help bring Peace, will deliver this final proposal. I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas takes this Deal, because it will not get better — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE."

These statements followed Trump's meeting with Minister Ron Dermer, who leads Israel's negotiating team for hostage deal discussions.

 

Trump announced the developments after a meeting with Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer (pictured)

 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is to visit the White House next week, conducted a restricted security consultation Tuesday evening following negotiation progress, with discussions focusing partly on whether to dispatch a negotiating delegation to Cairo.

Egyptian media reported Tuesday that Israeli and Hamas delegations plan to arrive in the capital soon to advance technical negotiations, occurring just days before Netanyahu's scheduled Washington meeting with Trump.