Trump claims Gaza war to reach ‘conclusive ending’ in two to three weeks'Now, they’re talking about Gaza City. They’re always talking about something'Times of Israel, Aug 26, 2025
US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that the Gaza war will reach a “conclusive ending” in the next two or three weeks, saying that there was a serious “diplomatic push” underway to end the nearly two-year conflict.
“I think within the next two to three weeks, you’re going to have pretty good, conclusive — a conclusive ending,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
What Trump based his prediction on was unclear, given that Israel has indicated it is not interested in the phased ceasefire proposal that Hamas agreed to last week. Rather, the Israeli government has instead been moving ahead with plans to conquer Gaza City, which is expected to take at least several months.
Trump’s comments come as pressure has mounted within Israel for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a temporary ceasefire. Earlier this month, following Israel’s decision to move forward with the conquest of Gaza City, Hamas accepted a proposed agreement that would see 10 living hostages exchanged for Palestinian security prisoners during a 60-day truce that could be extended to a second phase if the sídes agreed to the terms of a permanent ceasefire.
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Trump was also asked whether he has been in contact with Netanyahu lately, against the backdrop of a UN-backed report declaring that famine has begun striking Gaza.
Trump said he has a good relationship with the Israeli premier and that they worked together to strike Iran’s nuclear program.
"Right now, they’re talking about Gaza City. They’re always talking about something,” he said. “At some point, it’s going to get settled… You better get it settled soon.”
“With that being said, it’s got to get over with because between the hunger and all the other problems — worse than hunger, death, pure death, people being killed,” Trump said.
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