Hamas Agrees to U.S.-Proposed Gaza Ceasefire, Raising Hopes for Peace Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal put forward by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, according to a Palestinian official close to the group. The development, reported on May 26, 2025, signals a potential breakthrough in ending the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The agreement follows intensified Israeli military operations, including strikes that killed at least 75 Palestinians, as hospitals reported, amid efforts to pressure Hamas. The ceasefire could pave the way for negotiations to resolve the war, which has seen significant casualties and destruction since escalating tensions. Recent reports also suggest Hamas aimed to disrupt a potential Israel-Saudi deal with its October 7 attacks, according to documents cited by the Wall Street Journal.