Trump Optimistic About Middle East Peace Deal

(MENAFN- Gulf Times) US President Donald Trump expressed optimism yesterday about reaching a deal to end the war in Gaza, saying there is "a real chance for greatness in the Middle East,” ahead of talks today with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump did not provide specific details of a prospective ceasefire-for-hostages agreement in Gaza, but Vice President JD Vance told "Fox News Sunday” that top US officials are immersed in "very complicated" negotiations with Israeli and Arab leaders.
"We have a real chance for Greatness in the Middle East. All are on board for something special, first time ever. We will get it done," Trump said in a Truth Social post.
In a phone interview, Trump said he has "gotten a very good response from Israel and Arab leaders to Gaza peace proposal."
Trump will meet Netanyahu today at the White House with the aim of reaching a framework for a deal, according to administration officials.
Trump said on Friday talks on Gaza with Middle Eastern nations were intense and that Israel and Hamas leaders were aware of the discussions, which he said would continue as long as required.
Vance described himself as "cautiously hopeful” about reaching a deal.
"I feel more optimistic about where we are right now than where we have been at any point in the last few months, but let's be realistic, these things can get derailed at the very last minute," he said.
When international leaders gathered at the United Nations in New York last week, the U.S. unveiled a 21-point Middle East peace plan to end the nearly two-year-long war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
That plan calls for the return of all hostages, living and dead, no further Israeli attacks on Qatar and a new dialogue between Israel and Palestinians for "peaceful coexistence,” a White House official said.

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