US President Donald Trump has expressed his intention to end the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, stating that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “wants it too”. For the first time, Israeli government and defense officials have confirmed progress in talks with Hamas over a deal to free hostages and bring an end to the conflict. Trump described himself as “very firm” when it comes to negotiating with Netanyahu over the issue. The development marks a significant shift in the war effort, but it remains unclear if Netanyahu is fully on board with Trump’s plan.
Source: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-07-02/ty-article/.premium/trump-and-israels-army-chief-want-to-end-the-gaza-war-its-not-clear-if-bibi-is-on-board/00000197-c79f-da62-a9ff-e7df6c5a0000