President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have said they believe a 60-day deal to return half the hostages and a temporary ceasefire in Gaza will happen soon. Trump and Netanyahu have expressed optimism about the upcoming negotiations, with both leaders indicating that a tentative ceasefire agreement with Hamas is ‘very close’ to being finalized. According to Trump, the deal is being pursued to secure a ceasefire and retrieve the hostages. He emphasized that the deal would involve the return of half the hostages, with the remainder being returned in the future. Netanyahu has similarly voiced his belief in the likelihood of securing the deal, stating that there is a ‘good chance’ a ceasefire could be reached within the proposed timeframe. The negotiations have been ongoing, with both leaders recognizing the challenges and complexities involved in reaching an agreement. Despite the progress, the situation remains tense, with Hamas expressing its own demands, including a complete withdrawal from Gaza and a comprehensive cessation of aggression. The discussions have also been influenced by the international community’s role in facilitating humanitarian aid distribution, with Netanyahu expressing concerns over the distribution system that has been established to prevent Hamas from stealing aid and using it as a black market commodity. The U.N. has been continuing to distribute aid in Gaza, its convoys have repeatedly been attacked and ransacked by suspected Hamas terrorists. The Israeli prime minister said he expects the U.N. and GHF will be distributing aid under the 6,000-day plan. Fox News Yonat Friling contributed to this report.