Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel and Hamas are on the brink of a hostage deal as President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and his Middle East envoy both traveled to the region for talks, raising hopes Sunday that the war in Gaza was on the verge of ending
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Oct. 5, 2025, 5:01 AM EDTBy Freddie ClaytonPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel and Hamas are on the brink of a hostage deal as President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and his Middle East envoy both traveled to the region for talks, raising hopes Sunday that the war in Gaza was on the verge of ending.Progress toward a ceasefire came after Hamas responded positively to Trump’s 20-point plan unveiled last week, pending conditions. Israeli attacks continued into Sunday, Gaza’s Civil Defense Spokesman Mahmoud Basal told NBC News, despite Trump’s calls to end the strikes. Of the 48 hostages remaining in Gaza, Israel believes 20 are still alive. Under the plan proposed by Trump, Hamas would have three days to release them.Trump has given the militant group until 6 p.m. E.T. Sunday to accept, and warned Hamas to move quickly, “or else all bets will be off.””When Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective,” he said on Truth Social.
