WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that “it’s looking like we have a deal on Gaza,” which he said would include the return of hostages still held captive by Hamas.
Trump updated reporters on the potential for a deal to end the Israel-Hamas war while departing for the Ryder Cup from the South Lawn of the White House.
“I think we have maybe a deal on Gaza, very close to a deal on Gaza… and it’s looking like we have a deal on Gaza, and we’ll let you know ,” Trump said as he greeted the press.
“I think it’s a deal that will get the hostages back. It’s going to be a deal that will end the war,” he added, touting that this would be the eighth conflict or war to have been settled since his return to office if a deal materializes.
Hamas is still holding 48 hostage