Trump: We hope for an imminent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he hopes ongoing talks between Israel and Hamas will result in a ceasefire agreement this week.

Trump made the remarks to reporters during a stop at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, where he explained, "We are having talks and we hope to be able to resolve this in the coming days."

The United States supports a 60-day ceasefire proposal that includes the phased release of hostages in Gaza, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from specific areas of the Strip, and the resumption of negotiations aimed at ending the conflict once and for all.

On another note, Trump announced that he would send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine to bolster Kiev's defensive capabilities amid the ongoing war with Russia. However, he declined to specify the number of missiles he would send, saying only that he would send "some."

The US president's statements regarding the ceasefire negotiations in Gaza come at a critical time, amid intense international efforts to halt the months-long fighting between Israel and Hamas.

These negotiations are currently taking place in the Qatari capital, Doha, under the joint sponsorship of the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, with the indirect participation of both warring parties.

Several regional and international parties, most notably the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, are working to reach a consensus formula for a ceasefire, prisoner exchange, and alleviating the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

Qatar hosts the main negotiating rounds, where mediator representatives hold talks with delegations representing Hamas, while coordinating with the Israeli side through diplomatic and security channels. Qatar's role is pivotal given its close ties with Hamas and continued US support for the negotiations.

The Trump administration supports a 60-day ceasefire plan that includes:

Release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in stages.

A gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from specific areas in Gaza.

Entry of expanded humanitarian aid.

Resuming negotiations to reach a final settlement to the conflict.