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Add as preferred source on GoogleTrump claims Iran is part of Gaza hostage negotiations, aiming for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The US proposes a 60-day ceasefire, but Hamas has rejected it.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday Iran is involved in negotiations aimed at arranging a ceasefire-for-hostages deal between Israel and Hamas.
"Gaza right now is in the midst of a massive negotiation between us and Hamas and Israel, and Iran actually is involved, and we'll see what's going to happen with Gaza. We want to get the hostages back," Trump told reporters during an event in the White House State Dining Room.
Trump did not elaborate and the White House did not immediately respond to a request for details of Iran's involvement. Iran's mission to the United Nations in New York did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The United States has proposed a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Israel said it would abide by the terms but Hamas thus far has rejected the plan.
Under the proposal 28 Israeli hostages - alive and dead - would be released in the first week, in exchange for the release of 1,236 Palestinian prisoners and the remains of 180 dead Palestinians.
The United States and Iran are also separately trying to negotiate a deal on Tehran's nuclear program.
(Reporting by Steve Holland; Editing by Stephen Coates)
Trump stated that Iran is involved in negotiations for a ceasefire-for-hostages deal between Israel and Hamas.
The United States has proposed a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
The proposal includes the release of 28 Israeli hostages, both alive and dead, in exchange for 1,236 Palestinian prisoners and the remains of 180 dead Palestinians.
Hamas has thus far rejected the ceasefire proposal put forth by the United States.
The United States and Iran are also separately trying to negotiate a deal regarding Tehran's nuclear program.
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