Trump optimistic about Israel-Hamas ceasefire, plans visit to Israel
What's the story
United States President Donald Trump has expressed hope for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. He said Gaza will be rebuilt with funding from wealthy Arab nations, and a "Board of Peace" will be established. Speaking about the deal, which key members signed on Wednesday, Trump said he plans to visit Israel soon and speak at the Knesset (Israel's Parliament) before heading to Egypt.
Ceasefire confidence
Trump confident ceasefire will hold
When asked about his confidence in the ceasefire holding, Trump said, "I think it will hold. Yeah. I think it will hold. They're all tired of the fighting." He noted that Hamas has suffered heavy losses and believes this could lead to peace in the Middle East. The US president called the Gaza peace deal a great plan for everyone involved, including Arabs and Muslims.
Twitter Post
Trump addresses reporters about peace in Gaza
#WATCH | On the Gaza peace plan, US President Donald J Trump says, "... I think Gaza is going to be rebuilt. There are some very wealthy countries there. It would take a small fraction of their wealth to do that... Gaza is very important, but this is beyond Gaza. This is peace in… pic.twitter.com/Bt6YtRyatf
— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2025
Hostage situation
Hostage release process begins
Trump also spoke about the ongoing hostage release, with hostages expected to return on Monday. He said bodies of approximately 28 people are being unearthed as part of this process. The ceasefire agreement comes after months of stalled negotiations and faces unresolved questions, such as Hamas's disarmament and governance of Gaza. The conflict began after Hamas's deadly attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths.
Human cost
Over 67,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza since conflict began
Gaza's health ministry has reported over 67,000 Palestinian deaths and nearly 170,000 injuries since the conflict began. Women and children make up about half of those killed. The tentative ceasefire agreement comes after months of stalled negotiations. However, major issues remain unresolved, such as Hamas's disarmament and who will govern Gaza after the conflict ends.