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Donald Trump has demanded that negotiators working to end the war in Gaza ‘move fast,’ warning that any delay could lead to ‘massive bloodshed.’
The US president issued the urgent call on Sunday night ahead of a critical round of talks in Egypt today, where mediators are racing to secure a ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages.
Trump claimed that discussions between the US, Israel, Hamas and regional powers had been ‘very successful,’ saying technical teams would meet again today to ‘work through and clarify the final details.’
In a Truth Social post, he wrote: ‘I am told that the first phase should be completed this week, and I am asking everyone to MOVE FAST.
‘I will continue to monitor this Centuries old ‘conflict.’ TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE OR, MASSIVE BLOODSHED WILL FOLLOW — SOMETHING THAT NOBODY WANTS TO SEE!’
Asked what would happen if Hamas refuses to agree to the deal in a CNN interview, Trump said the group would face ‘complete obliteration’.
His warning comes as American, Qatari, Egyptian and Turkish mediators prepare for what could be the most decisive round of negotiations since the conflict began almost two years ago.
Reports indicate that preparatory talks between the two sides in Cairo were due to begin at 10am local time (8am BST).
The White House’s 20-point peace proposal includes an immediate halt to Israeli air strikes, a phased withdrawal of troops and the release of dozens of hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian detainees.
Hamas has accepted parts of the plan, including the formation of a technocratic Palestinian administration to govern Gaza, but is resisting demands to disarm or play no future role in the territory’s leadership.
Last week, Trump issued a hard ultimatum saying Hamas must accept by Sunday evening or ‘all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas.’
Speaking to reporters earlier, the US leader insisted the plan already had broad backing. ‘We don’t need flexibility because everybody has pretty much agreed to it, but there will always be some changes,’ he said.
He added: ‘It’s a great deal for Israel, it’s a great deal for the entire Arab world, Muslim world, and world, so we’re very happy about it.’
A huge explosion seen in Gaza after an Israeli strike on a building on September 14. Israeli and Hamas delegations are to meet in Egypt today for negotiations to end the war
US president Donald Trump, after meeting senior military officials last month. He has ordered the mediators to ‘move fast’ to secure a deal, warning there could be ‘massive bloodshed’
Trump also said he believed hostages would start to be freed ‘very soon,’ following comments from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that air strikes must stop before any release can happen.
‘You can’t release hostages while there’s still bombardments going on,’ Rubio told CBS. ‘That has to stop, but you also have to work through the other logistics. We want to get the hostages out as soon as possible.’
Israeli strikes, however, continued over the weekend. A government spokesperson said that while ‘certain bombings have actually stopped inside of the Gaza Strip, there‘s no ceasefire in place at this point in time.’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorised Israel’s delegation to attend the talks in Cairo and has reportedly made clear that negotiations should be wrapped up within a few days.
Hamas is sending a delegation led by senior negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, who survived an Israeli assassination attempt in Doha last month.
They are expected to join US envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and Qatar’s foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at the summit.
A senior Palestinian official told the BBC that mediators had worked behind the scenes to convince Hamas to soften its stance and avoid repeating previous rejections of ceasefire deals.
The official said the group was persuaded to ‘leave contentious points such as the fate of its weapons and Gaza’s governance for the negotiation table.’
Meanwhile, tensions between Trump and Netanyahu, however, appear to be growing after reports of a heated phone call between the two leaders over the proposed ceasefire.
Trump and Netanyahu at a press conference last month where they unveiled a 20-point peace plan. Tensions are said to be brewing between the two leaders after a heated phone call
According to US outlet Axios, Trump phoned Netanyahu on Friday to share what he believed was a breakthrough – Hamas’ signal that it was ready to negotiate a full release of Israeli hostages.
But the prime minister reportedly downplayed the development, telling him it ‘doesn’t mean anything.’
‘Bibi told Trump this is nothing to celebrate and it doesn’t mean anything,’ a US official told Axios.
Trump is said to have snapped back: ‘I don’t know why you’re always so f***ing negative. This is a win. Take it.’
Officials familiar with the exchange described the conversation as tense and said Trump was frustrated by Netanyahu’s lack of enthusiasm.
The Hamas-run health ministry said another 70 people were killed since Saturday after more Israeli bombardments.
Israel launched its campaign after Hamas-led militants stormed southern Israel on October 7, killing around 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages.
As of October 2025, 48 Israeli hostages remain in Gaza after the Hamas assault. Only about 20 are believed to be alive, held as negotiations intensify for their release.
Residents in Gaza examine a collapsed high rise building after an Israeli strike. Hamas has accepted parts of the plan, but is resisting demands to disarm
Trump unveiled his 20-point Gaza peace proposal at the White House on September 29, 2025, alongside Benjamin Netanyahu, as part of a US-backed framework to end the war.
The plan demands an immediate ceasefire, full return of hostages – alive and dead – within 72 hours of agreement, phased Israeli troop withdrawal, and disarmament of Hamas.
It also envisages a transitional governance structure led by technocrats under international oversight.
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