Washington: US Vice President J.D. Vance said late Sunday that "very complicated" negotiations are underway with Arab leaders concerning a Gaza Strip peace deal, indicating that he was "cautiously optimistic" about it. According to Kuwait News Agency, discussions were carried out between Arab leaders, the US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, and Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, following President Donald Trump's meeting with Arab and Muslim states' leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly last week. Vance noted that President Trump's optimism was "justified," adding that he feels more optimistic compared with previous attempts; however, he cautioned that everything could be derailed at any moment. The Vice President emphasized that Trump wants Gaza to be administered by its people, similar to the West Bank, but stressed that "terrorist" cells around the Israeli occupation must be dismantled. Vance acknowledged the complexity of the task, adding that things might take a drastic turn . Nevertheless, he expressed hope that President Trump might be on the verge of achieving sustainable peace in the region. Vance also expressed hope that the deal would facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, aiming to reach the innocent people affected by the ongoing conflict. President Trump had earlier announced his 21-point plan for peace, which he claimed would end the war in the Gaza Strip. He indicated plans to introduce the proposal during his meeting with Israeli occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House later on Monday. Trump shared on Truth Social that he had received positive feedback from the Israeli occupation and Arab leaders regarding the peace plan for the Gaza Strip, expressing hope that an agreement would soon be reached on the matter.
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