U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism on June 27, 2025, stating that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza may be achieved “within the next week.” Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said he had spoken with “some of the people involved,” although he did not specify who these individuals were.
Trump’s remark follows growing international pressure amid rising civilian casualties in Gaza. According to Gaza’s health ministry, over 56,000 Palestinians have been killed since the war began in October 2023 . The former president, addressing reporters, emphasized how “terrible” the situation is and highlighted U.S. humanitarian efforts, including $30 million in aid through the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation — an initiative some have called controversial due to violence at aid distribution sites .
Analysts note this announcement is tied to diplomatic momentum gained from the recent Israel-Iran truce. Talks mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff are reportedly advancing . Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer is expected to visit Washington next week to continue discussions on Gaza and Iran, with coordination from Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu .
While Trump’s prediction offers new hope to civilians, observers caution it may be premature. Al Jazeera reports that, as of now, formal negotiations are not yet underway . Hamas remains firm on key demands: an Israeli military withdrawal and guarantees against ceasefire violations . Meanwhile, Israel continues to insist that disarmament of Hamas is a mandatory condition for any truce .
If a ceasefire does materialize next week, it could pave the way for a two-state realization under an expanded Abraham Accords framework, which Israeli PM Netanyahu has hinted may be possible following gains in the Iran ceasefire.
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