It's unclear if a 60-day Gaza ceasefire is as achievable as Donald Trump's suggesting. 

The US President is claiming Israel's agreed to the necessary conditions for a deal - and Qatar and Egypt will deliver it to Hamas.

But internationals relations expert Stephen Hoadley says there's no word yet from Israeli or Hamas spokespeople.

He says the fundamental clash remains - no matter what Trump says.

"Hamas want Israel out of Gaza and Israel is not inclined to leave Gaza until Hamas is disarmed and all the hostages are returned."

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It's unclear if a 60-day Gaza ceasefire is as achievable as Donald Trump's suggesting.&nbsp;
The US President is claiming Israel's agreed to the necessary conditions for a deal - and Qatar and Egypt will deliver it to Hamas.
But internationals relations expert Stephen Hoadley says there's no word yet from Israeli or Hamas spokespeople.
He says the fundamental clash remains - no matter what Trump says.
"Hamas want Israel out of Gaza and Israel is not inclined to leave Gaza until Hamas is disarmed and all the hostages are returned."
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Stephen Hoadley: international relations expert on Donald Trump calling for a 60-day Gaza ceasefire

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