Palestinian militant group Hamas has reportedly accepted a ceasefire plan as Israel continues its offensive in Gaza. According to an AFP report, the proposal was accepted “without any amendments.”
Details of the Hamas-Israel Ceasefire Plan
According to Palestinian officials who spoke to AFP, the agreement includes a 60-day truce. During this period, Hamas is expected to release at least 10 Israeli hostages who are alive, along with the return of several bodies.
🚨 BREAKING: Just a couple HOURS after President Trump gave his support for the final annihilation of Hamas – they accepted a Gaza CEASEFIRE.
And guess what? The agreement includes the release of more hostages. 47 strikes again.
“The news comes just hours after President Trump… pic.twitter.com/q8SpoUoeL0
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) August 18, 2025
Israel has not yet issued a formal response to the proposal. Palestinian officials told AFP that mediators are likely to announce the agreement officially and set a date for renewed truce negotiations.
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Who Else is Supporting The Ceasefire Put Forward by Egypt and Qatar
An Islamic Jihad official told AFP that “the remaining captives would be released in a second phase,” with further talks planned to work toward a wider settlement. The official added that “all factions are supportive” of the ceasefire plan, which was put forward by Egypt and Qatar.
BREAKING: Hamas suddenly “agrees” to a new ceasefire deal.
Not because of diplomacy. Not because of Qatar or Egypt.
Because the IDF is preparing to take Gaza City.
Because they fear destruction.
As Trump said: “The hostages will only come home when Hamas is confronted and… pic.twitter.com/dWqYE8JGor— Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) August 18, 2025
In the wake of the news, US President Donald Trump expressed a hardline stance on the issue. Writing on Truth Social, he said, “we will only see the return of the remaining hostages when Hamas is confronted and destroyed!!! The sooner this takes place, the better the chances of success will be.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Hostage Release
Last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that Israel would only accept a deal that ensures the release of all hostages under its own terms for ending the war.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have stated that of the 251 hostages abducted during the Hamas attack in October 2023, 49 remain in Gaza. Among them, 27 are believed to be dead.
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