President Trump Announces Progress on Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Negotiations
President Trump announced progress toward securing a new ceasefire in Gaza and negotiating the release of hostages, with U.S. envoys and Egyptian mediators working to forge an interim agreement despite Israel’s rejection of a recent ceasefire proposal.
Published on April 11, 2025
On April 10, 2025, President Donald Trump announced during a Cabinet meeting that progress is being made toward securing a new ceasefire in Gaza and negotiating the release of hostages. The effort involves U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Egyptian mediators who are working to craft an interim agreement acceptable to both Israel and Hamas, even as Israel resumed extensive airstrikes in Gaza on March 17.
Discussions remain ongoing behind the scenes with continuous dialogue between the U.S., Israel, and Egypt. A recent proposal from Hamas, which suggested a 50-day ceasefire along with a hostage and prisoner exchange coupled with resumed humanitarian aid, was rejected by Israel, further underscoring the volatile nature of the negotiations.