Former U.S. President Donald Trump is deeply engaged in efforts to end the conflict in Gaza, consistently issuing warnings to Hamas. As a key meeting is planned in Egypt on Monday between delegations from Hamas, Israel, and the United States to discuss a ceasefire, Trump has been urging all parties involved to accelerate their negotiations.
Trump urged negotiators to act swiftly to bring an end to the Gaza war, which has been ongoing for almost two years. The meeting is set to take place in Sharm el-Sheikh, a resort city in Egypt.
Reports suggest that both Hamas and Israel have responded positively to Trump’s peace deal. Trump posted on Truth Social, his social media platform, highlighting positive conversations with Hamas and international actors this week. The discussions have focused on the release of hostages, ending the war in Gaza, and establishing lasting peace in the Middle East. He noted the success and rapid progress of the talks. Technical teams will meet again in Egypt on Monday to finalize and clarify remaining details. Trump called for urgent action, emphasizing the importance of time. He warned of potential bloodshed if progress is not made.
A senior Hamas leader, Khalil al-Hayya, along with a delegation, arrived in Egypt on Sunday for indirect talks with Israel. The goal is to establish a ceasefire in Gaza and agree on the release of hostages. A senior Hamas official conveyed the organization’s eagerness to end the war and immediately begin the release of prisoners, contingent upon the circumstances on the ground. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed hope for the release of hostages in the coming days.
Trump had previously advised Israel to halt attacks on Gaza. However, the attacks persisted. On Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio appealed to Israel to stop bombing Gaza, stating that releasing hostages is impossible amidst the bombing. However, Gaza’s Civil Defense Agency reported at least 20 deaths in Israeli attacks on Sunday.
Previously, Trump set a deadline for Hamas to accept the peace plan by 6 p.m. on Sunday, warning of unprecedented consequences if a final agreement was not reached.