**Washington:** US President Donald Trump on Friday expressed confidence that a breakthrough was imminent in efforts to end the Gaza conflict.
Speaking to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House, Trump said, “It’s looking like we have a deal on Gaza. I think it’s a deal that will get the hostages back. It’s gonna be a deal that will end the war.”
Earlier this week, Trump unveiled a 21-point initiative to end the Gaza war during meetings with Arab leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated Israel’s determination to eliminate Hamas in Gaza. At the UN General Assembly, Netanyahu declared that Israel isn’t done yet and will continue operations to root out the militant group from Gaza City.
Netanyahu’s statement contrasts with President Trump’s optimism about a potential deal to end the conflict. The proposed deal, mediated by Qatar with US backing, has stalled following Israel’s bombing of Hamas leaders in Doha.
In his remarks, Netanyahu emphasized that “The final remnants of Hamas are holed up in Gaza City. They vow to repeat the atrocities of Oct. 7. That is why Israel must finish the job. That is why we want to do so.”
Netanyahu’s declaration came just minutes after addressing the UN General Assembly, stating that Israel will continue to fight in Gaza and “finish the job” of eliminating Hamas “as fast as possible.”
The two leaders are scheduled to meet on Monday at the White House, where Trump will brief Netanyahu on his conversations with Gulf and Arab leaders regarding his administration’s 21-point plan for Gaza’s governance and reconstruction once the war ends, according to Politico.
President Trump also assured regional leaders that he will not allow Netanyahu to annex the West Bank, despite Israel’s expanded settlements and ongoing security control.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces have advanced into Gaza City, which Netanyahu identified as Hamas’s last stronghold. This military push has raised humanitarian concerns amid significant civilian displacement.
Since Israel launched its operation following the surprise Hamas assault on October 7, 2023, over 64,000 Palestinians have been killed, while the initial attack by Hamas resulted in 1,200 deaths.
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