Trump says he may go to the Middle East for Gaza deal
- On October 8, President Donald Trump stated he is considering a trip to the Middle East in the coming days, as negotiations involving Israel and Hamas continue in Egypt.
- Trump's announcement comes after he introduced his 20-point plan for peace in Gaza in late September, with initial indications that leaders from both Israel and Hamas have reacted favorably to the proposal.
- Negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh involve indirect talks, with Egypt and Qatar serving as intermediaries and Hamas indicating readiness for 'serious and responsible negotiations.'
- The first phase of the proposal includes the release of about 251 Israeli hostages within 72 hours, potentially in exchange for Palestinian prisoners like Marwan Barghouti.
- Key details remain under negotiation, but Trump called the process 'very close,' expressing optimism that a peace deal has a 'good chance of happening.
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‘They’re going to need me’: Trump may go to Middle East to close Gaza deal
Donald Trump has offered an upbeat assessment of ongoing peace negotiations after being passed a handwritten note from Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging him to declare a deal was “very close”.
According to Donald Trump, there seems to be progress in the talks about an end to the Gaza war. If this continues, the US President wants to participate in it himself in a few days.
After Trump presented his Gaza peace plan and put pressure on Hamas, negotiations follow. Now the US president could travel to the Middle East himself.
During a meeting on Wednesday, Donald Trump briefly discussed the possible peace deal between Hamas and Israel. He then revealed plans to travel to the Middle East as early as the weekend.
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