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Trump says he may go to the Middle East for Gaza deal

Reuters

October 9, 2025 11:51 am

[Source: Reuters]

President Donald Trump said he may travel to the Middle East this weekend as his negotiators seek to seal a Gaza hostages-for-ceasefire deal.

Trump said at the White House that a deal is “very close,” and that he may depart Saturday for the region.

He spoke after talking to his team about the talks.

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Negotiators have been meeting in Egypt to try to complete an agreement.

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