The Trump administration is reportedly close to finalizing a new written proposal aimed at establishing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. According to Steve Witkoff, a senior aide and special envoy to President Donald Trump, the plan could be presented as early as Wednesday.
Speaking at a White House briefing, Witkoff stated, "We are on the precipice of sending out a new term sheet that hopefully will be delivered later on today. The president is going to review it. And I have some very good feelings about getting to a long-term resolution, temporary ceasefire and a long-term resolution, a peaceful resolution, of that conflict."
President Trump emphasized that his administration is concurrently focusing on expediting humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza amidst the ongoing conflict. "We're dealing with the whole situation in Gaza. We're getting food to the people of Gaza. It's been a very nasty situation," he told reporters.
Growing International Pressure on Israel
While European nations have largely reaffirmed Israel's right to self-defense, recent international sentiment reflects increased concern regarding the extensive destruction and high casualty rates within Gaza, marking the deadliest period in decades of Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Countries including Italy, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Canada have publicly urged an end to hostilities. Notably, Italy joined others in demanding an end to the war on May 28, following Germany's more stringent criticism earlier in the week.
Netanyahu Responds to Global Criticism
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government rebuffed mounting international criticism. Netanyahu accused the leaders of France, Britain, and Canada of "emboldening" Hamas through their statements, asserting that these leaders are "on the wrong side of history."
He further linked the surge in antisemitic incidents in Europe to the conflict in Gaza, describing it as part of a global battle of "civilisation against barbarism."