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Amid talks in Egypt, Trump says there's "a really good chance" for a Gaza deal

Amid talks in Egypt, Trump says there's "a really good chance" for a Gaza deal

Summary

President Trump stated that there is a strong chance of reaching a deal to release hostages held by Hamas and end the war in Gaza. Talks started in Egypt with various mediators involved, and Trump emphasized the urgency of reaching a deal. He mentioned that all parties, including Hamas and Iran, seem interested in seeing a deal happen.

Key Facts

  • President Trump believes there is a good chance for a deal to release hostages and end the Gaza war.
  • Talks between Israel and Hamas are taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
  • Egyptian and Qatari mediators are helping in the negotiations.
  • U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to join the talks.
  • The discussions are considered closer than ever to finishing the conflict that began two years ago.
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt mentioned that they are organizing the environment for releasing hostages.
  • Trump mentioned positive signals from Iran and Hamas about the deal's potential.
  • Trump emphasized that certain conditions must be met for the deal to move forward.

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