White House: Israel and Hamas “Very Close” to Deal That Will End Gaza War, Return Hostages [VIDEO]

The White House said Monday that Israel and Hamas are on the verge of a framework agreement to end the war in Gaza — with President Donald Trump poised to officially roll out his 21-point peace plan in a high-profile meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later today.

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News’ Fox and Friends that negotiators are “very close” to a deal that could both end the fighting and lay groundwork for broader Middle East stability. “To reach a reasonable deal for both sides, both sides have to give up a little bit and might leave the table a little bit unhappy, but that is ultimately how we are going to end this conflict,” she said.

Trump will also speak with Qatari leaders, who have acted as intermediaries with Hamas throughout the war. The administration expects both sides to sign onto the plan, which was drafted by Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff.

Germany, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates quickly threw their weight behind the proposal. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul wrote on X that “the war in Gaza must end, Hamas must release the hostages, and we are close to achieving this solution thanks to the US.” He urged “all sides to show the courage to take the final decisive step.”

In Cairo, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with both leaders voicing support for Trump’s proposal in a joint statement released by Sisi’s office.

The push for an agreement comes after nearly two years of grinding conflict and mounting international pressure for a ceasefire. The White House has billed Trump’s plan as the most detailed U.S.-backed framework yet, one that could lock in regional support while forcing Hamas to release hostages and commit to conditions that would curb its military grip on Gaza.

Still, the deal faces steep challenges. Israeli officials have long been skeptical of concessions that could leave Hamas in place, while Hamas leaders have balked at any arrangement that limits their authority.

For now, the administration is projecting optimism. “We are very close,” Leavitt said. “This is the best chance we’ve had to finally end this conflict.”