21:03โขTrump Predicts Gaza Ceasefire Within a Week
โจThe newspapers report on Trump's optimistic assessment that a Gaza ceasefire could be reached "within the next week," with multiple sources citing his press conference statements that negotiations are progressing and "we are close" (Trump, Israel Hayom, Mako, n12, Ynet, Times). Israeli sources indicate the recent Iranian operation has improved prospects for a deal, with Hamas reportedly showing "minor flexibility" in exchange for concessions (13tv, Ynet). Trump simultaneously escalated pressure on Iran, halting sanctions relief and demanding international nuclear inspections while claiming he "saved Khamenei from an ugly death" after the Supreme Leader's victory declarations (Davar, Maariv, Walla). The US is conducting direct talks with Hamas as Trump seeks a comprehensive agreement that could include Saudi normalization alongside ending the Gaza war (13tv). Reports emerged of an Iranian drone being intercepted, with the intercepting missile falling in an Arab country (Kan).