President Donald Trump said on Friday that he thought Israel and Hamas were nearing a deal that could bring an end to the war in Gaza.

Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Friday, Trump said, “It’s looking like we have a deal on Gaza, and we’ll let you know. I think it’s a deal that will get the hostages back. It’s going to be a deal that will end the war … It’s going to be peace. I think we have a deal.”

President @realDonaldTrump teases that a deal to end the Gaza war could be on the horizon:

“I think it’s a deal that will get the hostages back. It’s going to be a deal that will end the war… It’s going to be peace.” pic.twitter.com/Npaa68cSw4

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 26, 2025

Trump followed that with a post to his Truth Social platform, where he said, “I am pleased to report that we are having very inspired and productive discussions with the Middle Eastern Community concerning Gaza. Intense negotiations have been going on for four days, and will continue for as long as necessary in order to get a Successfully Completed Agreement.”

“All of the Countries within the Region are involved, Hamas is very much aware of these discussions, and Israel has been informed at all levels, including Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu,” he continued. “There is more Goodwill and Enthusiasm for getting a Deal done, after so many decades, than I have ever seen before. Everyone is excited to put this period of Death and Darkness behind them. It is an Honor to be a part of this Negotiation. We must get the Hostages back, and get a PERMANENT AND LONGLASTING PEACE!”

The potential agreement, brokered by the United States, seeks to end the bloodshed that began when Hamas terrorists crossed the border into Israel on October 7, 2023, and slaughtered more than 1200 men, women, and children — some of whom were attending an outdoor music festival at the time.

In addition, Hamas operatives tortured and raped many women and young girls — and then took hundreds more hostage when they returned to Gaza. Some of the hostages have been returned alive and some have had their bodies returned to Israel through previously negotiated agreements, but President Trump has said that any forthcoming deal would have to include all remaining hostages.

“Everyone wants the Hostages HOME. Everyone wants this War to end! The Israelis have accepted my Terms. It is time for Hamas to accept as well. I have warned Hamas about the consequences of not accepting. This is my last warning, there will not be another one!” Trump said at the time.

Cable providers Nexstar and Sinclair reversed course on Friday, saying that they would stop preempting the ABC late-night comedy show hosted by Jimmy Kimmel beginning that night — after about a week of refusing to air “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”

Nexstar released a statement regarding the change on Friday afternoon, stating that the decision had been made after discussions with ABC parent company Disney — and that the intent was to bring programming that the public would appreciate and enjoy.

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“We have had discussions with executives at The Walt Disney Company and appreciate their constructive approach to addressing our concerns,” Nexstar said. “As a local broadcaster, Nexstar remains committed to protecting the First Amendment while producing and airing local and national news that is fact-based and unbiased and, above all, broadcasting content that is in the best interest of the communities we serve. We stand apart from cable television, monolithic streaming services, and national networks in our commitment — and obligation — to be stewards of the public airwaves and to protect and reflect the specific sensibilities of our communities.”

“To be clear, our commitment to those principles has guided our decisions throughout this process, independent of any external influence from government agencies or individuals,” the statement added.

Sinclair released a similar statement on Friday as well, saying that the broadcast corporation remained committed to providing quality entertainment and had also discussed the matter at length with ABC.

Sinclair announces end of preemption of Jimmy Kimmel Live! – show returns to air this evening on Sinclair’s ABC affiliates pic.twitter.com/DvBwhhuV4Z

— Sinclair, Inc. (@WeAreSinclair) September 26, 2025

Kimmel drew ire over comments he made about assassinated conservative commentator Charlie Kirk — suggesting that the “MAGA gang” was desperate to use the shooting for political purposes — and was eventually preempted by both Nexstar and Sinclair. ABC parent company Disney responded by suspending him “indefinitely,” but he was returned to the air on Tuesday despite still being preempted by Nexstar and Sinclair at the time.