US President Donald Trump has expressed strong confidence on October 6, 2025, that a Gaza peace agreement is imminent under his 20-point plan, stating he is “pretty sure” a deal will be reached despite years of failed efforts.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump highlighted Hamas’s agreement to “very important” issues, including the release of all Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, while emphasizing his “red lines” such as potential Hamas disarmament as preconditions. He dismissed reports of friction with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him “very positive” about the proposal, and urged Israel to halt bombing in Gaza to facilitate safe hostage releases.
Indirect talks between Hamas and Israeli delegations commenced in Egypt, building on Hamas’s partial acceptance of the plan—announced October 3 after a US ultimatum—amid international support from nations like Qatar, Egypt, and France. The proposal outlines a ceasefire, transitional governance by Palestinian technocrats, Gaza reconstruction, and broader Middle East peace, though sticking points like full disarmament and West Bank annexation bans persist.
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