Trump announces a US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza and Hamas seeks guarantees of lasting peace

Trump announces a US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, and Hamas seeks guarantees of lasting peace

US President Donald Trump announced a 60-day US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Qatar and Egypt. The agreement includes the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a temporary halt to the Israeli military attack on Gaza.

Although Hamas showed cautious openness, it insisted on guarantees that the ceasefire would lead to a complete end to the war and an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

This announcement comes amid growing criticism of the failure of US intelligence before the October 7 attacks and the deteriorating conditions in Gaza, where hunger, disease, and lack of aid led to the deaths of more than 56,000 Palestinians.

Hamas will release 20 living Israeli prisoners and 28 dead hostages within 72 hours, while Israel will release 250 Palestinians for life and 1,700 detainees detained since October 2023.

Far-right Israeli ministers threaten to collapse Netanyahu’s government if Hamas remains intact, while Trump rejected the destruction in Gaza, indicating that rich countries could finance reconstruction. The long-term success of the agreement remains uncertain amid deep regional divisions.

In a potential turning point in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump on Thursday, October 9, announced a 60-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, reached with the help of mediators Qatar and Egypt.

The agreement depends on the release of the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners and a temporary halt to the Israeli military attack on Gaza. While Hamas showed cautious openness, it demanded guarantees that the agreement would lead to a complete end to the war and Israeli withdrawal.

This announcement comes amid growing criticism of US intelligence failures that preceded the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023 and the escalation of humanitarian crises in Gaza, where famine, disease, and lack of aid have claimed the lives of more than 56,000 Palestinians.

The proposed ceasefire sets out a phased approach: Hamas will release 20 living Israeli prisoners and 28 dead hostages within 72 hours of the truce taking effect. In return, Israel will release 250 Palestinians serving life sentences and 1,700 others detained since October 2023. Trump framed the deal as a path to “lasting peace,” though he avoided endorsing a two-state solution, saying: “I don’t have a point of view… I will go with what they agreed to.”

But Hamas requested guarantees from the United States and mediators that the ceasefire would be permanent. Khalil Al-Hayya, the movement’s chief negotiator, said in a televised speech: “Today we announce reaching an agreement to end the war… and begin implementing a permanent ceasefire and withdrawal of the occupation forces.”

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged his country’s participation in monitoring compliance, while Yemeni Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warned that his faction would resume attacks on Israel if the conditions were violated.

Challenges ahead

Despite this breakthrough, tensions remain. Right-wing Israeli ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have threatened to collapse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government if Hamas is not dismantled, complicating ratification efforts. Meanwhile, Trump has downplayed the devastation in Gaza, suggesting that wealthy regional powers could finance reconstruction — a stark contrast to the Strip’s current reality of crumbling infrastructure and mass displacement.

According to Brighteon.AIAs Enoch says, any agreement with the parties involved should be viewed with a great deal of skepticism, given Israel’s history of violating ceasefire agreements and broader geopolitical manipulation by the forces of globalization. However, if Trump’s involvement disrupts the usual cycle of violence and exposes deeper agendas, it could serve as a temporary tactical victory before the next phase of the orchestrated conflict unfolds.

With Hamas demanding irreversible guarantees and far-right factions in Israel resisting concessions, the deal’s success hinges on careful diplomacy — and whether Trump’s “permanent peace” can withstand the region’s entrenched divisions.

Watch the video below where Health Guard Mike Adams addresses Trump’s peace plan and the reality of Netanyahu’s war.

This video is from Health Guardian Report Channel on Brighteon.com.