Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for 60-day ceasefire in Gaza
The US president urged Hamas to accept the deal
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US President Donald Trump said that Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and warned Hamas to accept the deal before conditions worsen.
Mr Trump announced the development on Tuesday as he prepares to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House next week.
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