Trump Announces Gaza Peace Negotiations Underway: Hostage Release Contingent on Ceasefire

Oct 06, 2025 02:32 am CST

President Trump reveals Gaza truce negotiations will take several days, with Secretary of State Rubio emphasizing that Israeli strikes must cease for hostage releases to proceed. Hamas has responded positively to Trump's peace roadmap, though challenges remain regarding Gaza's future governance and militant disarmament.