For those unaware, over the past few weeks, negotiations have been ongoing for peace talks for the war over Gaza. Hamas and Israel have come to the negotiation table, and both sides have begun looking for a peaceful solution to the situation. Many other countries, including the United States of America, have come to the table as well to act as mediators.
The United States, in particular, has been instrumental in the peace talks, with President Donald Trump being heavily invested in the negotiations. The president has said that, based on information provided to him, they are close to a deal that could end the war in Gaza.
The talks on Wednesday had their priority on establishing the ceasefire outlined in the United States peace plan. This ceasefire would include the release of all hostages from the area of Gaza in exchange for prisoners and would require Israel to move its forces out of certain parts of Gaza.
While this wouldn’t be the first time a ceasefire was enacted between Israel and Hamas, this ceasefire came with the guarantee of Donald Trump. The president has said that the United States would make sure that everyone follows the deal if an agreement is reached. With the weight of risking the ire of the United States Military, it should act as a deterrent for those who would attempt to break the deal.
However, there has still been tension during the talks, with Hamas Officials stating that they have shown the necessary responsibility and positivity for the talks, but still have disagreements over the peace plan. Both Hamas and Israel have had different interpretations of the peace plan, and disagreements have emerged.
Overall, peace talks are progressing smoothly in Gaza with an expected number of disagreements between the opposing parties. With the oversight of the United States, hopefully, a resolution can be reached swiftly.