Two years after the October 7 attack, the Gaza war is reshaping global politics
Two years after Hamas attacked Israel, Gaza is in ruins and global alliances have changed. Correction: A previous version of this video incorrectly identified conflicts. The conflict is between Israel and Hamas.
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said he may visit the Middle East this weekend in an effort to reach a peace deal between Israel and Hamas to end the region’s wars.
President Trump said on October 8 that he believed there was a “good chance” that a peace deal would happen, adding that if he were to travel, he would be in the Middle East on Saturday or Sunday.
President Trump said, “We’ll see, but it’s very likely. Negotiations are progressing very well.” “Last negotiations are being held with Hamas and appear to be going well.”
The Trump administration team, led by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, is in Egypt for indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas, mediated by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt.
President Trump has not decided where in the Middle East he will visit, but said it would “probably” be Egypt. He said a visit to Gaza was also under consideration. “Maybe. I haven’t decided exactly.”
Hamas announced on October 3 that it had agreed to parts of President Trump’s 20-point plan to end Israel’s two-year war in Gaza. This includes the release of all Israeli hostages, living and dead, from Gaza. President Trump quickly touted Hamas’ statement, calling today a “very special day” and vowing to secure a formal agreement from the terrorist organization.
On October 7, Hamas marked the second anniversary of the attack on Israel and said it was ready to reach a deal to end the war based on President Trump’s plan, but noted hurdles remained. Hamas leader Khalil al-Haya told Egypt’s state-run Al-Kahela news television that Hamas had come “to carry out serious and responsible negotiations.”
Contributed by: Reuters
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