Trump presses for speed on Gaza peace plan
US President Donald Trump is urging all parties involved in the Israel-Gaza conflict to move fast, warning that delays could lead to massive bloodshed. In a Truth Social post over the weekend, he framed the situation as urgent and said there have been “very positive discussions with Hamas, and Countries from all over the World” about hostage release and ending the war, with a long-sought peace in the Middle East as a central objective.
Trump said the talks were proceeding rapidly and that technical teams will meet Monday, in Egypt, to work through and clarify the final details of the plan. He indicated that the first phase could be completed within the week, underscoring the need for immediacy in what he described as a centuries-old conflict.
In his posts, Trump warned that failing to reach an agreement could unleash further violence: “TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE OR, MASSIVE BLOODSHED WILL FOLLOW — SOMETHING THAT NOBODY WANTS TO SEE!” He also warned Hamas to accept the deal, describing it as a last chance agreement, with a stark assertion that without swift action, “all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas.”
The peace framework and players
The plan announced in late September envisions an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, disarmament of Hamas, and the reconstruction of Gaza under a Palestinian governing body supervised by a US-led international coalition. President Trump indicated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly agreed to the 20-point framework, while Hamas described ongoing discussions about Gaza’s governance and Palestinian rights as appearing within a national framework.
Trump told CNN that he expects to learn soon whether Hamas is prepared to commit to peace. He also thanked Israel for temporarily halting bombings to give the deal a chance, while emphasizing that Hamas must move quickly or risk jeopardizing the negotiation’s chances. The positions of regional and international actors—Arab and Muslim states among them—are central to whether the framework can be implemented and maintained on the ground.
What the plan aims to achieve
The core goals are an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and the dismantling of Hamas’ military capabilities, followed by reconstruction in Gaza under a new Palestinian authority. A comprehensive security, governance, and reconstruction package would be overseen by an international coalition led by the United States, with careful coordination with Israeli security concerns and Palestinian political stakeholders.
Analysts note that the success or failure of the deal hinges on several factors: the willingness of Hamas to disarm or at least significantly degrade its militant capabilities; the political viability of a new Palestinian governing arrangement; and the ability of the international coalition to ensure security, humanitarian relief, and credible governance on the ground. The pace of negotiations, while seen by supporters as a necessary push, also faces scrutiny over how deadlines are set and whether red lines could trigger escalations at vulnerable moments.
Outlook and implications
With Monday’s technical meeting in Egypt set to map out detailed steps, observers will be watching closely for indicators of genuine momentum or renewed stalemate. The rhetoric of urgency and the public emphasis on speed reflect a clear intent to prevent the conflict from spiraling further. If the parties can align on the framework and demonstrate tangible progress in the coming days, the path to a broader peace settlement in the region may gain renewed visibility—but the road remains fraught with political and security challenges.
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