Trump claims Israel–Hamas ceasefire deal ‘very close,’ says, ‘talks could happen this week’
UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – Trump and Netanyahu say a 60-day ceasefire deal with Hamas is near, aiming to return hostages and address Gaza's humanitarian crisis amid ongoing conflict since October 2023.
- On July 9, 2025, US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House to discuss a potential ceasefire in Gaza.
- The talks follow an October 2023 Hamas attack that killed about 1,200 people and resulted in around 250 hostages being taken by Hamas.
- Netanyahu has accepted a US-proposed 60-day ceasefire deal involving an Israeli Defense Forces presence in Gaza, but Hamas has not yet agreed to disarm, complicating negotiations.
- Trump indicated that negotiations are approaching a resolution, while State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce expressed optimism about reaching an agreement this week to establish a 60-day ceasefire.
- Though the ceasefire could enable hostage release, senior Israeli officials caution lasting peace depends on Hamas's full disarmament and removal from Gaza.
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Possible Gaza Ceasefire Nears Amidst Tense Negotiations
Possible Gaza Ceasefire Nears Amidst Tense Negotiations Israel and Hamas are on the verge of negotiating a ceasefire in Gaza that could also facilitate a hostage release, according to a senior Israeli official. After discussions during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington, an agreement might be reached within one to two weeks, albeit not immediately.The proposed 60-day ceasefire deal seeks to provide a window for furth…
Trump touts push for Gaza deal as Netanyahu visits Pentagon
President Donald Trump said negotiators are “very close” to a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, even as a senior Israeli official was less optimistic, indicating a temporary truce could be agreed upon in a week or two.

Although progress has been made, there is still no agreement on a ceasefire in the Middle East. Hamas sees unresolved issues.
"Nothing is certain when we talk about war or the situation in Gaza," the American president stressed.
President Donald Trump said the negotiators are “very close” to a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which increases optimism about a long-running deal as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the United States. “We want a ceasefire,” Trump told the press this Wednesday. “We want peace. We want to get the hostages back. And I think we’re close to it.” Trump answered a question about an Axios report saying that U.S., Israeli, and Qa…
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