Trump pushes 60-day truce:

Will it lead to end of Gaza war?

- BY STEPHEN N.R.

As the Gaza war enters its 21st month, US President Donald Trump has announced a proposed 60-day ceasefire, claiming Israel has accepted the terms and calling on Hamas to do the same.

But with Israel and Hamas still locked into opposing end-games, major questions remain: Can this truce lay the groundwork for a permanent peace? Or will it become just another temporary pause before fighting resumes? Here are answers to some of the key questions:

What did Trump announce regarding the conflict?

Trump said Israel had agreed to a 60-day ceasefire and urged Hamas to follow suit, warning that the deal on the table “will not get better — it will only get worse.”