Hamas announced on Wednesday that it is reviewing a new ceasefire proposal presented by mediators Egypt and Qatar, which U.S. President Donald Trump labeled as the "final" offer for a 60-day truce between Israel and Hamas. Trump stated that Israel had agreed to the necessary conditions, following a "long and productive" discussion with Israeli officials.

While Hamas stressed its commitment to securing a full end to the war and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed a hardline stance, declaring, “There will not be a Hamas. There will not be a Hamastan.” His remarks signal ongoing resistance to a deal that would allow the group to maintain influence in Gaza.

Despite the strong rhetoric, growing pressure within Israel’s political circles is pushing for a resolution. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar noted that most of the cabinet supports a deal that includes the release of remaining hostages. Opposition leader Yair Lapid offered his party’s backing to prevent the government from collapsing in the event of far-right opposition.

On the ground, Gazans expressed cautious hope but also skepticism about the ceasefire’s longevity. Many residents, weary after nearly two years of war, fear another short-term truce that ends in renewed violence. Meanwhile, Gaza’s health authorities reported at least 139 Palestinians killed in the past 24 hours, including the director of the Indonesian Hospital, his wife, and five children.