Donald Trump made some more comments on Gaza on Friday, saying that negotiations with Middle Eastern countries had been going on for four days, and would continue until an agreement is reached
Donald Trump has said ‘Intense negotiations’ on Gaza with Middle Eastern nations will continue as long as required.
Images of starving Palestinians have sparked global outrage against Israel’s assault on Gaza, which has killed tens of thousands of people and internally displaced Gaza’s entire population.
Trump had promised a quick end to the war, but a resolution remains elusive eight months into his term.
Yesterday Trump had floated the possibility of a peace deal, telling reporters after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered remarks at the U.N. General Assembly, “I think we have maybe a deal on Gaza,” even as Netanyahu has strongly opposed growing support for recognizing a Palestinian state.
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A senior White House official said that a “deal” hasn’t actually been reached to end the war and nothing is settled.
The president is optimistic but the official’s tone was less optimistic in looking at where things actually stand even as the president continues to work on getting a deal done.
After declaring a Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal was “very close,” US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social yesterday to say: “I am pleased to report that we are having very inspired and productive discussions with the Middle Eastern Community concerning Gaza.
“Intense negotiations have been going on for four days, and will continue for as long as necessary in order to get a Successfully Completed Agreement. All of the Countries within the Region are involved, Hamas is very much aware of these discussions, and Israel has been informed at all levels, including Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu.
“There is more Goodwill and Enthusiasm for getting a Deal done, after so many decades, than I have ever seen before. Everyone is excited to put this period of Death and Darkness behind them.
“It is an Honor to be a part of this Negotiation. We must get the Hostages back, and get a PERMANENT AND LONGLASTING PEACE!”
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