US President Donald Trump on Monday said he was “pretty sure” a peace deal for Gaza could be achieved, expressing optimism as indirect talks between Israel and Hamas began in Egypt under his administration’s 20-point plan.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said Hamas was showing flexibility on “very important” issues, though he stressed there were limits to US involvement. “I have red lines; if certain things aren’t met, we’re not going to do it,” he said when asked about preconditions such as Hamas disarming.
Despite the long history of failed peace attempts, Trump maintained confidence in his approach. “I think we’re going to have a deal. It’s a hard thing for me to say that when for years and years they’ve been trying to have a deal,” he said. “We’re going to have a Gaza deal, I’m pretty sure, yeah.”
Trump also denied reports suggesting tensions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, insisting the Israeli leader had been “very positive about the deal.”
What you should know
President Trump’s remarks come as fresh diplomatic efforts begin in Cairo to end the Gaza conflict.
His administration’s 20-point plan aims to secure a long-term ceasefire, promote reconstruction, and address the disarmament of Hamas, marking one of the most ambitious US-led peace pushes in the region in years.
