President Donald Trump stated on October 6th, 2025, at approximately 9:00 PM UTC, that he expects a Gaza deal soon, reporting that Hamas has agreed to important matters and that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has been positive about the deal. Trump made the remarks to reporters at the White House after speaking with King Abdullah of Jordan and President Turkey Erdogan. Trump indicated that the United States also has red lines in the ongoing negotiations and that all countries are working to finalize the Gaza Agreement. This announcement comes as technical ceasefire negotiations, involving Jared Kushner and Steve Whitkoff, have been underway in Egypt, with both parties reportedly agreeing that the war should end and accepting President Trump's 21 points. Hamas has reportedly agreed to significant points in the proposed deal. Earlier on October 6th, 2025, Ramy Heles, leader of the Popular Defense Forces militia in eastern Gaza City, announced his militia's readiness to support President Trump's plan for a Gaza Strip without Hamas. Separately, German lawmaker Armin Laschet had stated that the European Union is irrelevant as a mediator in the Middle East conflict and asserted that only the "Trump plan," with Arab world support, can facilitate an early hostage release and armistice. The Israeli Army General Staff, led by Lieutenant General Ayat Zamir, had previously ordered heightened military readiness for defense during the Eid Sukut holiday, with Zamir stating, "We are always ready for it, we are ready to defend and attack all the fronts. We continue our mission so that the Israeli people can celebrate Eid Sukut in peace and security."
