Trump Says US Discussed Idea of a 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire Deal With Israeli Officials

President Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Tuesday that his “representatives” met with Israeli officials and discussed the idea of a potential 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal, a proposal that Hamas is unlikely to accept without an upfront commitment to a permanent truce.

The post came after Axios reported that US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Vice President JD Vance were expected to meet with Ron Dermer, Israel’s minister of strategic affairs and close ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

“My Representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today on Gaza. Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will work with all parties to end the War,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.