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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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