US Prez says ‘time is of essence’ or ‘massive bloodshed will flow’ as Israel, Hamas officials hold talks in Egypt

US President Donald Trump noted that "time is of the essence" or "massive bloodshed will flow" as high-stakes negotiations between Israel and Hamas are set to take place on Monday in Egypt.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump called on the negotiators to "move fast" to end the two-year-old war in Gaza and stated that he continues to monitor this centuries-old "conflict", referring to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

"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 on Monday, in Egypt, to work through and clarify the final details. 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!" 

Earlier, POTUS had warned Hamas of "complete obliteration" if the group insists on taking control over Gaza and blocks progress on his proposed ceasefire deal.

Israel, Hamas set for talks  

Israeli and Hamas officials are meeting in an Egyptian resort on Monday in hopes of hammering out a potential ceasefire in Gaza on the eve of the second anniversary. 

The indirect negotiations will take place in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, where the Israeli delegation, headed by top negotiator Ron Dermer, is set to arrive Monday, Netanyahu's office said. Hamas' delegation, headed by Khalil al-Hayyah, arrived on Sunday in Egypt, the group said in a statement.

Greta Thunberg deported

Israeli authorities said they have deported to Greece and Slovakia another 171 people detained for taking part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. Israel's foreign ministry said "the deportees were citizens of Greece, Italy, France, Ireland, Sweden, Poland, Germany, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Austria, Luxem­bourg, Finland, Denmark, Slovakia, Switzerland, Norway, UK, Serbia and US." 

Always so negative: POTUS loses patience with Bibi

Hours after Hamas said it “partially welcomed” US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan to end the Gaza war, the American leader called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, optimistic that the militant group’s statement signalled a diplomatic opening. Netanyahu, however, was unconvinced.

According to Axios, which first reported the details of the October 3 call, Netanyahu dismissed Hamas’ response as “nothing to celebrate,” prompting an irritated Trump to snap back: “I don’t know why you’re always so f***ing negative. This is a win. Take it.”

Trump’s proposal, which calls for Gaza’s demilitarisation, excludes any future governing role for Hamas, and offers the group’s members the chance to remain in Gaza if they renounce violence and surrender their weapons, was seen by Washington as the most concrete peace framework since the conflict erupted in October 2023.