Donald Trump warns Gaza peace talks must 'move fast' or 'massive bloodshed will follow'
Egypt will host delegations from Israel and Hamas for talks today
Donald Trump has warned negotiators involved in the Gaza peace plan to "move fast" or "massive bloodshed will follow".
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The US President wrote on Truth Social: "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!"
His comments come as Egypt has agreed to host delegations from Israel and Hamas.
An Israeli delegation led by strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer will attend the indirect negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh.
US envoy Steve Witkoff is also expected to join.
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US president Donald Trump attempted to broker a fresh ceasefire initiative, as he ordered Israel to stop bombing Gaza.
Israel said it had accepted Mr Trump's proposal, and Hamas has said it accepts some aspects.
The 20-point plan proposes an immediate end to fighting and the release of 48 hostages, only 20 of whom are thought to be alive, in exchange for hundreds of detained Gazans.
Negotiators are expected in Cairo on Monday.
In his Truth Social Post, Mr Trump recognised "positive discussions" with Hamas and countries from all over the world.
He said: "There have been very positive discussions with Hamas, and Countries from all over the World (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) this weekend, to release the Hostages, end the War in Gaza but, more importantly, finally have long sought PEACE in the Middle East.
"These talks have been very successful, and proceeding rapidly. The technical teams will again meet Monday, in Egypt, to work through and clarify the final details.
"I am told that the first phase should be completed this week."
Speaking to reporters earlier, Mr Trump said he thought the hostages would start to be freed "very soon".
When asked about flexibility over his peace plan, he said: "We don't need flexibility because everybody has pretty much agreed to it, but there will always be some changes."
"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," he added.
Reports from Gaza say Israel continued air strikes and tank fire overnight and into Sunday, destroying a number of residential buildings in Gaza City.
Sir Keir Starmer labelled Hamas’ partial acceptance of a peace plan put forward by President Trump as a “significant step forwards” and called for an “agreement without delay”.
In a statement, the Prime Minister said: “Hamas’ acceptance of the US peace plan is a significant step forwards.
“We strongly support President Trump’s efforts, which have brought us closer to peace than ever before.
“There is now an opportunity to end the fighting, for the hostages to return home, and for humanitarian aid to reach those who so desperately need it.
“We call on all sides to implement the agreement without delay.”