Israeli officials said Thursday that US President Donald Trump may announce a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip during his meeting in Washington with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next Monday.
The privately owned Hebrew newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth quoted unnamed officials as saying that "Trump intends to announce a ceasefire agreement next Monday during his meeting with Netanyahu."
Officials said that "Israeli political circles have expressed cautious optimism regarding progress in prisoner exchange negotiations with Hamas," noting that Hamas may express its approval of the new version of the proposed deal within the coming hours, which could pave the way for the start of what are known as "proximity talks" between the two sides.
Officials claimed that Trump's intention to announce the deal next Monday has prompted Tel Aviv to accelerate its preparations for the possibility of launching indirect negotiations with Hamas, which are usually held in the Qatari capital, Doha.
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Hebrew media: Trump may announce a ceasefire in Gaza on Monday.