Trump revives hopes for Gaza ceasefire, says ‘will get it done’

US President Donald Trump expressed optimism on Sunday about reaching a deal to end the war in Gaza, saying there was “a real chance for greatness” in the West Asia, ahead of talks on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump did not provide specific details of a prospective ceasefire-for-hostages agreement in Gaza, but Vice-President JD Vance told "Fox News Sunday" that top US officials were immersed in "very complicated" negotiations with Israeli and Arab leaders. He said they had a real chance for greatness in the region.

“All are on board for something special, first time ever. We will get it done,” Trump said in a Truth Social post that was issued as he rode in his motorcade to his suburban Virginia golf club.

Trump will meet Netanyahu on Monday at the White House with the aim of reaching a framework for a deal, according to administration officials.

Trump said on Friday talks on Gaza with West Asian nations were intense and that Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants were aware of the discussions, which he said would continue as long as required.

Vance described himself as "cautiously hopeful" about reaching a deal.

“I feel more optimistic about where we are right now than where we have been at any point in the last few months, but let's be realistic, these things can get derailed at the very last minute,” he said.

When international leaders gathered at the United Nations in New York this week, the US unveiled a 21-point peace plan to end the nearly two-year-long war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.