Hope for ceasefire: Israel and Hamas closer to peace!

Hope for ceasefire: Israel and Hamas closer to peace!

Gaza, Palästinensische Gebiete - On May 31, 2025, the situation in the Gaza Strip puts the international community under pressure. Israel's army maintains her attacks in the region for the time being, while US President Donald Trump expresses hopes for an early ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Trump reports that the warring parties are about to reach an agreement. In particular, Israel has accepted a US proposal for temporary ceasefire, while Hamas is examining the proposal, but is dissatisfied with the conditions. This information is provided by Merkur

The UN, in turn, urgently warn of a threatening famine in the Gaza Strip that affects all residents. Israel has been blocking aid to the region since March to put pressure on Hamas. According to the UN, food supplies are waiting at the border, but cannot be distributed. The US specialist Steve Witkoff has proposed a 60-day ceasefire, while at the same time conversations about a possible end of the Gaza war during this time should take place.

hostages and political negotiations

Another step towards peace negotiations could show the planned release of ten hostages and 18 corpses in exchange for 125 Palestinians and 1,111 arrested. The Palestinian Authority is trying to promote international recognition of its own state, while Saudi-Arabia and France are also planning an international conference for the two-states solution in June. Class = "Source_2"> BPB reports that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on January 19, 2025 after the parties had agreed to stop the fights. This armistice initially applies for 42 days.

In the first phase of ceasefire, Israeli armed forces withdraw from populated areas in the Gaza Strip to enable humanitarian support. In addition, Palestinians who have fled to the south should be able to return to their homoing. Around 630 trucks with relief goods have already reached the region, but the humanitarian situation remains catastrophic, such as Foreign Office .

Humanitarian crisis and international reactions

The humanitarian location in the Gaza Strip has deteriorated dramatically, which is expressed in a lack of food, water and medical care. Around 1.9 million people are internally displaced in Gaza, which is about 90 % of the population. German help now focuses on medical and food aid. UNICEF and the world nutrition program also receive support for the provision of supplementary food.