WASHINGTON ( The COW News Digital) U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about the ongoing indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel, saying significant progress is being made toward a Gaza ceasefire agreement. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he expects a formal ceasefire deal to be reached soon.
“Hamas is agreeing to things that are very important,” the president stated, noting that talks have advanced on several key issues. He added that multiple nations have welcomed the Gaza peace initiative, including Turkey and Jordan, whose leaders he has spoken with in recent days.
The negotiations, hosted in Egypt’s resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh, involve indirect dialogue between the warring parties, with Washington playing a central mediating role through Trump’s senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff.
President Trump dismissed reports suggesting tensions between Washington and Tel Aviv over the handling of hostage negotiations. “I did not tell Prime Minister Netanyahu to stop being negative about the hostage deal,” he clarified.
Reiterating his belief in diplomacy and economic leverage, Trump remarked that “trade and tariffs have prevented seven wars,” adding that his administration’s policies helped avert conflicts, including a potential war between Pakistan and India.
Trump also pointed to domestic achievements, claiming that the deployment of additional federal forces has turned Washington, D.C. into a peaceful city.
According to diplomatic sources, the key points under discussion in Egypt include the release of hostages, a phased Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza, and international monitoring of post-war reconstruction efforts. Hamas officials have reportedly agreed to several framework conditions, though some sticking points remain unresolved.
The U.S. president’s statements have raised hopes of a breakthrough after months of deadly fighting that has killed thousands and displaced millions in Gaza. Observers say Washington’s renewed engagement could pave the way for a lasting ceasefire—if both sides honor their commitments.
