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Trump says Gaza ceasefire could happen ‘very soon’

Taz Ali
Trump: 'I think we're going to have a deal on Gaza very soon'
  • Donald Trump suggested a ceasefire to release hostages in Gaza could happen “very soon”, following a “last warning” to Hamas to accept his terms to end the war.
  • Trump claimed on Truth Social that Israel has accepted his new proposal, though he did not specify the terms publicly.
  • Israel's Channel 12 news reported that Trump's proposal involves releasing all 48 remaining hostages for thousands of Palestinian detainees, halting military operations in Gaza City, and initiating negotiations to end the conflict.
  • Hamas stated they had received “some ideas from the American side” and were ready to return to the negotiating table.
  • Israel has not publicly commented on Trump's new proposal, but Israeli media indicate the government is 'seriously considering' it amidst ongoing IDF operations in Gaza City.
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