As President Donald Trump’s 6 p.m. Sunday deadline for Hamas to accept a peace deal to release all hostages arrived, the commander in chief said “talks have been very successful, and proceeding rapidly.”
“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,” Trump posted on X at 5:56 p.m. Eastern Time.
“These talks have been very successful, and proceeding rapidly,” he continued.
“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, 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!”
Trump confident he’ll resolve the Israeli-Palestinian war this time:
“I think it’s going to happen very quickly. Great meetings with Hamas.” pic.twitter.com/EnKQhLb24t
— SilencedSirs
(@SilentlySirs) October 5, 2025
On Friday, Trump issued an ultimatum to Hamas, warning the Islamic terrorists must accept his ceasefire framework by Sunday at 6 p.m. or completely lose the deal.
“If this LAST CHANCE agreement is not reached, all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas,” Trump wrote.
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On Saturday, Trump posted on Truth Social a Gaza map with representation of “withdrawal lines” to which Israel has agreed, nearly two years since the current conflict began.
“After negotiations, Israel has agreed to the initial withdrawal line, which we have shown to, and shared with, Hamas,” the president wrote.
“When Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective, the Hostages and Prisoner Exchange will begin, and we will create the conditions for the next phase of withdrawal, which will bring us close to the end of this 3,000 YEAR CATASTROPHE. Thank you for your attention to this matter and, STAY TUNED!”
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