Trump predicts Gaza ceasefire deal by week’s end: report
Incoming US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about the prospects of a ceasefire deal in Gaza.
In a phone interview with the US-based Newsmax network, Trump stated that negotiations for the agreement are nearing completion and could be finalized by the end of the week.
“We are very close to a deal,” Trump reportedly said, emphasizing the importance of restoring stability in the region. Further details about the potential agreement have not yet been disclosed, but his remarks have sparked renewed attention on the ongoing efforts to bring an end to the conflict.
“We are very close to getting it done,” Trump said on a segment with the network’s Rob Schmitt Tonight show, when asked about the continuing negotiations.
“They have to do get it done, and if they don’t get it done, it’s going to be a lot of trouble out there, like they have never seen it before.
“I understand there’s been a handshake and they’re getting it finished, maybe by the end of the week,” Trump added.
Israel‘s military operations in Gaza began after an October 2023 Hamas attack, which killed 1,200 Israelis and captured more than 250 hostages.
Since then, over 46,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces, according to health officials, and much of Gaza has been devastated.
