Trump Hesitant on Two-State Solution Following Landmark Gaza Peace Agreement: ‘We’ll Have to See

These remarks were made during an informal press session on Air Force One as Trump was returning after signing a landmark peace deal that concluded two years of conflict in Gaza.

Addressing the topic, Trump mentioned that his current priority is the reconstruction of Gaza, which suffered two years of Israeli attacks following the October 7, 2023, Hamas assault.

“I’m not talking about a single state or double state or two state,” Trump said, adding: “A lot of people like the one-state solution, some people like the two-state solution. We’ll have to see.”

Twenty hostages were released Monday as part of an agreement intended to end the war in Gaza. Trump met with some of their families during his visit to the Knesset.

The moment remains fragile, however, as Israel and Hamas are still in the early stages of implementing the first phase of Trump’s peace plan.

The sides have not agreed on Gaza’s postwar governance, its reconstruction, or Israel’s demand that Hamas disarm. Negotiations over those issues could break down, and Israel has hinted it may resume military operations if its demands are not met.

Much of Gaza has been reduced to rubble, and the territory’s roughly 2 million residents continue to struggle in dire conditions. Under the deal, Israel agreed to reopen five border crossings to ease the flow of food and supplies into Gaza, parts of which are experiencing famine.

Roughly 200 U.S. troops will also help monitor and support the ceasefire deal as part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and private-sector groups.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.