Trump Calls Gaza Peace Deal 'Excellent' as Hostage Talks Advance

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Trump's Optimistic Outlook on Gaza Peace Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that peace negotiations aimed at ending the Gaza war between Israel and the Palestinian armed faction Hamas will "conclude within days." He described the potential agreement as an "excellent deal" for the world, drawing significant international attention.

Trump met with reporters at the White House on the 5th, local time, and stated he had heard that the negotiations were "proceeding well." Through social media, he reiterated that "the weekend negotiations were successful and the first phase will be completed this week." The outcome of these talks could mark a new phase in the conflict, which has persisted for nearly two years.

Substantive Negotiations Begin

Trump’s optimistic remarks come as Israel and Hamas have moved beyond behind-the-scenes discussions and entered substantive negotiations to implement the first phase of the peace plan. This includes the exchange of hostages and prisoners. Delegations from Israel, Hamas, the U.S. (Jared Kushner, Special Envoy Steve Witkopf), and mediating countries (Egypt, Qatar, Turkey) met in Egypt on the 6th to discuss detailed procedures such as the release of hostages and the first phase of the Israeli military withdrawal.

Key Components of the Peace Plan

Trump’s peace plan is based on several key elements: the full release of hostages held by Hamas, Israel’s cessation of military operations and the release of Palestinian prisoners, the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, and the deployment of an International Stabilization Force (ISF). Additionally, it calls for the disarmament of Hamas and its exclusion from governance in Gaza.

Trump expressed strong optimism about the progress of the negotiations, stating, “We will receive the hostages, held by Hamas, almost immediately.” However, there are cautious views within the Trump administration regarding the disarmament of Hamas, a critical task for Phase 2 of the peace plan.

Challenges Ahead

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized in an ABC News interview that the disarmament of Hamas “must be achieved and is the core of Phase 2 (of the peace plan).” He stated that sustained peace is impossible as long as organizations threatening Israel’s security exist in the Gaza Strip. Any successor organization to Hamas must not possess rockets or carry out terrorism.

While Hamas has shown some willingness to accept the conditions of Phase 1, such as the release of hostages, it has strongly opposed the core issues of Phase 2, including disarmament and exclusion from governance in Gaza. Hamas has declared it will not yield, indicating that intense difficulties are expected in the future negotiation process.

International Pressure Mounts

As the Gaza war approaches its second year, voices pressuring for the swift implementation of the negotiations are emerging from various parts of the international community. Trump warned against Hamas’s “delaying tactics,” urging a speedy resolution, stating, “Move faster. Otherwise, a large-scale bloodshed will follow.”

Large-scale protests supporting Palestinian residents and calling for an end to the Gaza war were held in various European countries, including Turkey, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain, over the weekend. In particular, Dutch protesters demanded that their government take tough measures against Israel and officially recognize Palestine as a state. These demonstrations reflect the peak of international anger and fatigue over the prolonged war.

Trump's Broader Remarks

Meanwhile, Trump continued to make unfiltered remarks on international and domestic issues. He responded positively to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to unilaterally extend the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), stating, “It seems like a good idea.”

Regarding the issue of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which triggered the federal government shutdown, he stated, “The ACA has been a disaster for the people,” and “I want to fix it so that it works properly.” On the possibility of public servant layoffs due to the shutdown, he blamed the Democratic Party, saying, “I call it the ‘Democratic layoffs.’ They are the cause.”

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