In a new diplomatic maneuver aimed at advancing a ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas, President Donald Trump is reportedly set to issue a personal commitment to Hamas, pledging to stay engaged in the process until the war in Gaza is fully resolved, according to a report from Israel’s Channel 12.
The report, which does not cite sources, claims that Trump will convey a message to Hamas promising that the United States will not walk away once a temporary truce is achieved. Instead, he will reportedly vow to remain actively involved in facilitating continued negotiations until a permanent ceasefire is reached. As described in the Hebrew translation shared by the network: “Trump will commit that negotiations over the terms for ending the war will continue even after a temporary ceasefire, and that he will do everything in his power to help the parties reach an agreement on the terms of a permanent ceasefire.”
This assurance from Washington is being framed as a crucial incentive for Hamas to accept the terms of the proposed Witkoff framework. That plan outlines the phased release of 10 living Israeli hostages and 18 bodies over a 60-day truce, split across multiple stages.
Trump’s message, the report claims, is that if Hamas agrees to the arrangement, the U.S. will back ongoing diplomatic engagement to bring the conflict to a definitive close.
Meanwhile, with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu scheduled to visit the White House on Monday, Israeli officials are reportedly hopeful that Hamas will issue a positive formal response to the proposal within the next 24 hours. If that happens, proximity talks mediated by third parties could begin within days, according to the report.
{Matzav.com}