Trump Sees 'Progress' on Gaza, Raising Hopes for Ceasefire
- US President Donald Trump said on June 25, 2025, that great progress was made toward ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza following recent events including US strikes on Iran.
- This development comes after nearly two weeks of hostilities involving Israel and Iranian-backed forces, highlighted by U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend and a ceasefire announced on Tuesday between Israel and Hamas, which is supported by Iran.
- Violence persists in Gaza, where seven Israeli soldiers died after their vehicle was attacked with an explosive device in the southern Khan Younis area, and nearly 550 people have lost their lives near aid distribution sites amid a worsening humanitarian crisis exacerbated by Israeli restrictions.
- Trump expressed optimism about positive developments following the recent action taken in Iran, indicating that progress toward resolving the situation in Gaza is near. Meanwhile, Hamas officials confirmed increased contact with mediators but stated that no new proposals to end the conflict have been presented.
- The reported developments suggest cautious optimism for a ceasefire, yet ongoing hostilities and humanitarian challenges persist, underscoring fragile conditions in Gaza and stalled broader conflict resolution.
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Donald Trump sees 'progress' on Gaza after Iran-Israel ceasefire – ‘very close’
Iran-Israel ceasefire: In the wake of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, President Trump expresses optimism for a resolution to the Gaza conflict, now escalating for over 21 months. Amid calls for a ceasefire, the situation remains dire, with thousands lost in the ongoing violence.
Trump sees ’progress’ on Gaza, raising hopes for ceasefire
US president Donald Trump said Wednesday that progress was being made to end Israel's war on Gaza, as a new ceasefire push began more than 20 months since the start of the conflict. "I think great progress is being made on Gaza," Trump told reporters ahead of a NATO summit in the Netherlands, adding that his special envoy Steve Witkoff had told him: "Gaza is very close." He linked his optimism about imminent "very good news" to a ceasefire agree…
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