President Donald Trump indicated on Sunday that a deal regarding hostages held by Hamas could be reached soon. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Trump expressed optimism about the situation in Gaza. "I think we’re going to have a deal in Gaza very soon," he said.

Currently, 48 hostages remain in captivity following their abduction during the Hamas-led invasion of southern Israel on October 7, 2023. Official Israeli estimates suggest that up to 20 of these hostages may still be alive. Trump acknowledged the grim reality, stating, "They tend to die, right? They tend to die. Even though they’re young people largely, they’re dying."

Earlier in the day, Trump issued what he termed his "last warning" to Hamas, urging the group to accept his proposed terms for a ceasefire. He stated on his Truth Social platform, "The Israelis have accepted my terms. It is time for Hamas to accept as well. I have warned Hamas about the consequences of not accepting. This is my last warning, there will not be another one!"

Hamas responded by confirming that it had received proposals from the United States through mediators, including Qatar and Egypt. The group expressed its willingness to negotiate the release of hostages in exchange for a clear declaration of an end to the war and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.

Trump expressed confidence that all hostages would eventually be returned, saying, "I think we’re going to get them all." He noted that while some hostages may have died, the goal remains to recover their bodies.

Reports indicate that under Trump's latest proposal, Israel would halt its planned military operations in Gaza City and enter negotiations to end the conflict. The deal would involve the release of all hostages on the first day of a truce, while Israel would commute the sentences of thousands of Palestinian prisoners.

As negotiations continue, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have intensified their military operations in Gaza. Over the weekend, the IDF reported that it had gained control of approximately 40% of Gaza City. The military has mobilized tens of thousands of reservists to support the ground offensive, which is part of a broader strategy to dismantle Hamas's capabilities.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outlined conditions for ending the conflict, including the disarmament of Hamas, the return of all hostages, and the establishment of a civilian administration in Gaza.

As the situation develops, both sides appear to be exploring avenues for a potential resolution.