Washington, D.C. – US President Donald Trump on Sunday suggested that a historic opportunity for “greatness” in the Middle East is within reach, claiming that all parties involved are ready for a major agreement. While he did not provide full details, Trump indicated that the deal would aim to end the Gaza conflict and secure the release of hostages.
Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, saying:
“We have a real opportunity to achieve greatness in the Middle East. For the first time, everyone is ready to do something special. We will get it done!”
The announcement follows the US presenting a 21-point initiative aimed at ending the ongoing Gaza war, which has escalated tensions in the region. The conflict, triggered by a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, has claimed nearly 1,200 Israeli lives and more than 66,000 Palestinian lives, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
Trump spoke to reporters at the White House, expressing optimism about the negotiations:
“It looks like we have a deal on Gaza. This is an agreement that will allow the hostages to be returned. This will be an agreement that will end the war.”
The 21-point proposal was shared during meetings with Arab leaders at the UN General Assembly, where Trump described a high-level meeting on Gaza as “very successful,” despite remaining disagreements over the recognition of a Palestinian state. Trump noted that Israel did not participate in the session.
During his UN address, Trump strongly opposed unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state, stating it would reward Hamas terrorists for their actions:
“It seems that some members of this body are trying to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state to fuel continued conflict. This would be a huge reward for the Hamas terrorists for their atrocities.”
The US-led initiative comes amid mounting international pressure on both Israel and the United States to negotiate an end to the hostilities and establish a lasting ceasefire. Analysts suggest that if successful, Trump’s proposal could mark a pivotal moment in Middle East diplomacy, potentially reshaping peace talks in the region.
Key Takeaways:
Trump claims historic opportunity to achieve “greatness” in the Middle East.
US presents 21-point proposal to end Gaza conflict and release hostages.
Nearly 1,200 Israelis and over 66,000 Palestinians have died in the conflict.
Trump opposes unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state at the UN.
Initiative reflects growing international pressure on Israel and the US to end hostilities.
