U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to announce a new ceasefire agreement that would potentially pave the way for a prolonged halt to the fighting in Gaza. Israel said it agreed to the new U.S.-brokered proposal, pushed by Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. Hamas said it is “responsibly” reviewing it.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Wednesday that discussions are continuing in hopes of reaching a ceasefire that would “bring hostages home.”
Here are six key points of the new proposal, of which a copy was reviewed by Newsweek:
Duration
The ceasefire is set for 60 days, with President Trump guaranteeing Israel’s commitment throughout the period and pledging to work to ensure that negotiations continue in good faith until a final agreement is reached.
Witkoff would travel to the region to finalize the agreement and lead negotiations.
Release of Hostages
Ten living Israeli hostages and eighteen deceased from the list of 58 will be returned in two phases: half (5 alive and 9 deceased) on the first day of the agreement, and the remaining half (5 alive and 9 deceased) on the seventh day.
On the 10th day, Hamas will deliver full details on all remaining hostages, including proof of life, medical status reports, or confirmation of death. Mediators will lead negotiations for releasing all remaining Israeli hostages for an agreed number of Palestinian prisoners. These talks will begin on the first day of the ceasefire.
Humanitarian Aid
The United Nations and the Red Crescent, along with other agreed channels, will distribute aid to Gaza immediately after Hamas approves the ceasefire.
Israel’s Military Plan
All Israeli offensive operations in Gaza will halt at the start of the agreement. Air activity will pause for 10 hours daily, extending to 12 hours on hostage exchange days. Israeli forces will redeploy in two phases: day one in northern Gaza and the Netzarim corridor, day seven in southern Gaza—following agreed humanitarian terms and maps.
Release of Palestinian Prisoners
In exchange for 10 living Israeli hostages, Israel will release 125 prisoners with life sentences and 1,111 of those detained in Gaza after October 7, 2023. For 18 deceased hostages, Israel will return 180 bodies of those killed from Gaza. Releases will occur in two phases—half on Day One and half on Day Seven—without public ceremonies.
On Day 10, Israel will share information on Palestinian prisoners held since October 7 and Gaza martyrs in Israeli custody.
Permanent Ceasefire Negotiations
Negotiations to secure a lasting ceasefire will begin on Day One under the sponsorship of mediators—the United States, Egypt, and Qatar—covering the above-mentioned terms, security arrangements in Gaza, and plans for the post-ceasefire period.
While the proposal requires negotiations to conclude within 60 days with all remaining hostages released upon agreement, the temporary ceasefire can be extended by mutual consent if no deal is reached.
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