Challenges await Gaza ceasefire talks, despite Israeli optimism

Challenges await the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, despite Israel’s move to agree to the terms for a Gaza ceasefire, the Middle East Eye reported on July 2nd.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli officials have expressed optimism about securing a deal and Trump said on July 1st that Israel “agreed to the necessary conditions to finalise the 60 Day ceasefire.”

But two Arab diplomats told The Times of Israel, that there are still “major hurdles”, especially surrounding the aid system run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Hamas has called for the former UN-operated aid system to be restored.

Middle East Eye, The Times of Israel