A new U.S.-backed proposal aims to halt the ongoing conflict in Gaza through a 60-day ceasefire and a large-scale exchange of prisoners and hostages, according to details obtained by Reuters on Friday.

Under the proposed plan, a truce would begin immediately upon Hamas’ acceptance of the terms. Within the first week of the ceasefire, 28 Israeli hostages—both living and deceased—would be released in return for 125 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences, as well as the repatriation of the remains of 180 deceased Palestinians.

The proposal also emphasizes the urgent need for humanitarian relief. Aid would be delivered to Gaza as soon as the ceasefire is formally accepted, in an effort to ease the territory’s deepening humanitarian crisis caused by months of intense fighting and widespread infrastructure damage.

This initiative forms part of a broader diplomatic push by the Trump administration and international mediators to reduce violence and pave the way for a more lasting peace agreement. Yet, as with past efforts, the success of the plan will depend on both sides overcoming long-standing mistrust and deep political divisions.

Officials involved in the process hope the ceasefire agreement can serve as a stepping stone toward greater stability in the region and eventually lead to more comprehensive negotiations.