Gaza Ceasefire Nears as Trump Eyes Egypt Visit Amid Final Peace Talks Between Israel and Hamas

There is a solution to the Gaza war on the table as Egypt announces developments towards a Hamas-Israel ceasefire. The talks, which are being held in Sharm el-Sheikh, are based on a 20-point peace formula that includes a ceasefire, hostage release, disarming Hamas, and an Israeli pullout from Gaza on a phased basis.

US President Donald Trump indicated that he may visit Egypt this weekend to ensure completion of the deal, demonstrating the importance of US involvement in the peace process. Trump's potential visit follows a last-minute letter that was delivered at a White House event emphasizing the importance of prompt ratification of a public declaration.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has personally invited Trump to join the negotiations, with a sense of hope for a breakthrough. Hamas leaders have also expressed optimistic caution with senior officials sitting down with Egyptian intelligence officers to discuss conditions. The agreement, which insiders have described as "historic," could be announced within a few days.

In the meantime, humanitarian needs are critical. A recent UN report found that almost 55,000 children under the age of five in Gaza are acutely malnourished, with more than 12,000 severely malnourished. The report highlights the need to end the fighting and start the process of recovery.

The rest of the world holds its breath as the initial phase of the ceasefire deal unravels. It can be a solution to a long-standing war in the area if it succeeds and open up more to reconciliation.