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Hamas Asks Trump to Broker 60-Day Gaza Truce in Exchange for Half the Hostages

Qatari mediation remains frozen after an alleged Israeli strike in Doha, stalling delivery of the proposal.

Overview

  • The letter, reported by Fox News and Times of Israel, is being held in Qatar for likely handoff to the U.S. president in the coming days.
  • Israeli media say Hamas has not yet signed or sent the document, with Channel 12 reporting a signature could come soon.
  • The proposal requests a two‑month cease-fire in return for releasing about half of the 48 hostages still held in Gaza.
  • Mediation through Qatar has been largely halted since early September after a reported Israeli operation in Doha, and diplomats say Qatar wants an apology before talks resume.
  • Trump is set to meet Arab and Muslim leaders in New York today to discuss regional tensions, according to reporting cited in the coverage.