Trump: ‘We have good news on Gaza’

By Jacob Magid

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16 July 2025, 10:34 pm

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Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

US President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony to sign the "Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act," in the East Room of the White House, July 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Without elaborating, US President Donald Trump declares at a White House event, “We have good news on Gaza.”

US special envoy to the Mideast Steve Witkoff, who is also at the event, tells reporters that talks in Doha are progressing well.

Earlier today, an Arab diplomat and a second source involved in mediation efforts told The Times of Israel that a window has been opened to reach a deal within days after Jerusalem agreed to significantly decrease its force presence in Gaza during the 60-day truce currently under discussion.

Several other issues still need to be discussed, though, so an announcement of a deal this fast is not likely.