President Donald Trump on Friday announced that negotiations to end the Israel-Hamas war are on the verge of a breakthrough.
The president told reporters that he believes a peace agreement has been reached that will “end the war.”
“It’s looking like we have a deal on Gaza, and we’ll let you know,” Trump said as he departed the White House.
“I think it’s a deal that will get the hostages back.
“It’s going to be a deal that will end the war.”
“It’s going to be peace,” he added.
“I think we have a deal.”
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🚨BREAKING: President Trump announces, “It’s looking like we have a deal on Gaza” that would secure the return of the hostages and end the war. pic.twitter.com/sbEkDEupKG
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The president’s remarks follow his unveiling of a 21-point initiative earlier this week.
Trump revealed the initiative during meetings with Arab leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
A White House official explained the contours of the plan in a statement to Fox News:
“The President underscored his desire to bring fighting in Gaza to an expeditious close.
“U.S. special envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff summarized