Trump fails to specify Israeli guarantees on Gaza after hostage release
US President Donald Trump (photo: Getty Images)
US President Donald Trump stated that the United States has come close to reaching a peace agreement in the Middle East, but failed to specify what guarantees were received from Israel, according to ABC News.
As noted, the agreements are intended to prevent the resumption of Israeli offensive actions in the Gaza Strip after the release of hostages still held by Hamas.
"We are very close to making a deal on the Middle East that will bring peace," the president said.
At the same time, Trump could not specify what guarantees he had received from Israel regarding Gaza, stating only that the United States has "a lot of power" to ensure the implementation of a possible peace agreement.
Peace plan for Gaza and the start of negotiations
The United States has prepared a new peace plan aimed at ending the war between Israel and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip.
The document comprises 20 points and proposes the establishment of an international Peace Council to be chaired by US President Donald Trump and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Following the presentation of the initiative, Trump announced the start of "intense negotiations" to finalize the agreement.
On October 6, indirect talks between Israel and Hamas began in Egypt, with mediators from Egypt, the United States, and Qatar participating.
The parties confirmed their readiness to adhere to the principles set out in Trump's plan: cessation of hostilities, release of hostages, and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The initiative has already received support from several Arab and Western countries.
