A powerful wave of diplomatic momentum is pushing a Gaza peace accord toward the finish line, with US officials now describing the agreement as “nearly complete.” This surge of progress follows a key concession from Hamas, which has reportedly accepted the core tenets of a US-led plan.
The sense of momentum was confirmed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who stated the deal is “90 per cent done.” He explained that Hamas has “basically” agreed to President Donald Trump’s framework, allowing talks to shift from contentious political issues to practical, logistical planning.
This forward movement is fueled by strong backing from key players. President Trump has championed the deal as “great for Israel” and has indicated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also on board. This alignment has created a rare window of opportunity for a breakthrough.
The plan itself is designed to sustain this momentum through clear, sequential steps. The first and most critical action is the exchange of all hostages for an Israeli military pullback to the “yellow line.” Successful execution of this step is intended to build confidence for tackling the longer-term issues.
As negotiators work to finalize the last details, the key challenge is to maintain this momentum. The Trump administration is applying continuous pressure, including a stark warning to Hamas, to ensure that the process does not stall and that this historic opportunity to end the two-year war is not lost.
Diplomatic Momentum Builds as Gaza Accord Declared ‘Nearly Complete’
