This marks the first time Hamas has publicly declared a 'positive spirit' toward a structured 60-day ceasefire framework involving multiple stages - hostage release, troop withdrawal, and conflict resolution negotiations. The unprecedented duration and comprehensive scope, combined with both Israel and Hamas showing initial agreement, represents a distinct shift from previous shorter-term humanitarian pauses.
Hamas-Israel 60-Day Ceasefire: Key Peace Deal Near Biblical Gaza
📰 What Happened
Hamas has responded favorably to a US-mediated 60-day ceasefire proposal for Gaza, expressing readiness for implementation talks. The proposal includes provisions for hostage releases and negotiations to end the 21-month conflict. While Hamas showed 'positive spirit,' allied militant groups raised concerns about humanitarian aid, Rafah crossing access, and Israeli troop withdrawal timelines. President Trump had previously announced Israel's agreement to necessary conditions for finalizing the deal.
📖 Prophetic Significance
The emerging alliance patterns around this ceasefire reveal prophetic positioning: Egypt's role as mediator at Rafah, US diplomatic intervention, and Hamas-allied militant groups' unified stance create a unique power dynamic. This aligns with Ezekiel 38's description of regional alignments before major conflicts. The 60-day timeframe and phased implementation approach, including troop withdrawals and crossing point negotiations, mirrors Daniel 9:27's pattern of temporary peace arrangements. The involvement of 'brotherly mediators' referenced in Hamas' statement suggests the forming of the exact diplomatic networks described in Joel 3:2 regarding territorial divisions.