On Monday evening, indirect talks between the Israeli and Palestinian sides began in Egypt, aimed at reaching an agreement on the ceasefire plan proposed by US President Donald Trump.
Israel-Hamas Talks on Trump’s Plan Begin in Egypt: US Demands Accelerated Process
According to a CNN source, the dialogue is being mediated by representatives from the US, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey and could last several days.
Trump Demands Accelerated Talks
President Donald Trump stated that he expects results within a few days and called on negotiators to “move faster.”
In an interview with CNN, he warned that if Hamas refuses to transfer power in the Gaza Strip, the organization could face “total annihilation.”
Last week, Trump publicly demanded that Israel stop bombing the enclave, but, according to CNN, more than 100 people have since been killed.
Palestinian sources report widespread destruction but remain cautiously optimistic about a possible truce.
The UN is preparing to deliver humanitarian aid
UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said in New York that UN humanitarian teams are “ready to go” if Trump’s plan is implemented.
“As soon as the green light is given, thousands of tons of humanitarian supplies are ready to go,” he noted.
According to UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher, the organization has allocated $9 million to support hospitals, water supplies, bakeries, and other vital facilities in Gaza.
“If the ceasefire goes into effect and access is open, we can help a lot more people,” he wrote on Twitter.
Trump: “Hamas is agreeing to a lot”
Speaking from the Oval Office on Monday, Trump said that Hamas representatives are making significant concessions during the negotiations.
“I think Hamas is agreeing to very important things,” he said in an interview with CNN.
Responding to a question about US “red lines,” such as disarming militants, Trump noted:
“If certain conditions are not met, there will be no deal. But so far, things are going very well.”
The president also commented on reports of disagreements with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that their dialogue remains “positive and constructive.”
“All sides are on the same page now. Israel has been great. I think we’ll make a deal,” Trump emphasized.
Hopes for a Turning Point in the War
Analysts estimate that the Cairo talks could be the first serious step toward ending hostilities after months of escalation in the Gaza Strip.
However, many experts note that even in the event of a temporary ceasefire, disagreements on key issues—the governance of Gaza, the disarmament of Hamas, and security guarantees for Israel—remain unresolved.
Washington cannot ignore the impact of the Gaza war on Israel’s image.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Sunday that the United States cannot turn a blind eye to the impact of the Gaza war on Israel’s international standing.
He stated that despite Washington’s active diplomatic efforts, Israel’s isolation on the global stage continues to deepen.
