TRUMP SAYS HE HOPES FOR A GAZA DEAL WITHIN A WEEK

Mon 14 July 2025:

United States President Donald Trump has again expressed optimism about the possibility of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the coming days.

“We are talking, and hopefully, we’re going to get that straightened out over the next week,” Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews, a military base in Maryland outside Washington, DC.

Earlier, his Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, said he, too, remained “hopeful” about the talks. He also said he would be meeting Qatari mediators on the sidelines of the FIFA Club World Cup Final in the US.

The comments came as a US-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire remains bogged down in disagreements as Hamas and Israel blame each other for delays.

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Trump previously announced that Israel accepted the necessary conditions for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, with the proposal presented to Hamas by Qatar and Egypt.

Hamas responded positively and said it is ready to proceed with negotiations to implement the ceasefire deal and exchange hostages.

Although Israel claimed Hamas’ amendments to the Qatari proposal were unacceptable, its delegation still traveled to Doha for talks.

Negotiations in Doha have focused on a temporary 60-day ceasefire, the release of 10 living and 18 deceased Israeli hostages, and discussions on a permanent truce.

While many issues were reportedly resolved, the main sticking point remained Israel’s insistence on maintaining control over a buffer zone around Gaza’s perimeter.

Even if a ceasefire is reached, Israel has announced plans to continue to maintain a military presence in Rafah and set up a “collection camp” as part of its aim to deport Palestinians to other countries.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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