Overview

• Israel’s foreign minister confirmed on July 2 that the government has agreed to Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s proposal for a 60-day Gaza ceasefire
• Hamas announced it is reviewing the U.S. plan but reiterated that a full Israeli pullout and a formal end to the war must come before any hostage releases
• The Gaza Health Ministry reported 6,454 Palestinian fatalities and 22,551 injuries since the previous truce collapsed in March
• An Arab mediator warned that major hurdles remain, including security assurances and postwar governance of Gaza, before a ceasefire can be finalized
• President Trump said the 60-day pause would be used to work with all parties toward a permanent end to hostilities