Donald Trump's proposed peace deal for Gaza is bringing some hope and optimism. 

The deal would end the war, and requires all hostages to be returned, Israeli troops to be pulled out of Gaza, and would allow Trump to lead an interim Government.  

It's being supported by our Foreign Minister Winston Peters as well as European and Middle Eastern leaders. 

The Economist Middle East Correspondent Greg Carlstrom told Mike Hosking it's good to see a serious proposal. 

He says it's an actual plan to end the war, unlike Trump's wild suggestion in February to depopulate Gaza and turn it into a beach resort. 

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