Trump may announce Gaza ceasefire — here's when

The National reminds that indirect talks between Israel and the terrorist organization Hamas resumed in Doha, Qatar, on Sunday, July 6. The negotiations focus on a possible ceasefire and the release of hostages.

This came two days after Hamas gave a positive response to the proposed agreement. The deal includes:

• A 60-day ceasefire;
• The release of 10 living hostages;
• The return of the remains of 18 people who died in captivity.

According to the National sources, if the agreement is reached within the next few hours, Trump will announce the ceasefire on Monday. The US leader's statement will likely include a call for Hamas to lay down arms. Trump may urge the group's leaders to leave Gaza and live in exile.

"He will call on Hamas to lay down its arms and release all the hostages if it wants a permanent ceasefire," the source said.

The proposals also stipulate that discussions on ending the war and withdrawing Israeli troops from Gaza will begin immediately after the ceasefire takes effect.

Netanyahu's statement on the Gaza ceasefire

Earlier, US President Donald Trump said Jerusalem had agreed to the terms of a 60-day ceasefire. Hamas responded positively to the proposal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, before flying to the US to meet Trump, said he opposes any deal under which Hamas remains in Gaza.

For more details about the three key changes Hamas demanded in the potential deal, read RBC-Ukraine's report..