Former US President Donald Trump commented on the ongoing Gaza ceasefire plan, stating on Thursday that he believes hostages in Gaza should be released by Monday or Tuesday. He expressed a desire to attend a signing ceremony in Egypt, anticipating it would lead to “lasting peace.” The discussed plan reportedly involves the release of 20 living Israeli hostages and 28 deceased hostages, including four non-Israeli individuals, within 72 hours following a redeployment. Trump indicated he had no specific stance on a two-state solution, deferring to any agreement reached by the involved parties. He also refrained from providing details on potential US security guarantees for Gaza or assurances regarding Hamas disarmament and a cessation of Israeli bombing, emphasizing that the immediate focus remained on securing the hostages’ release. A cabinet meeting was reported to have concluded during this period.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/oct/09/gaza-ceasefire-live-trump-says-hostages-probably-released-monday-idf-says-gaza-city-still-extremely-dangerous