Trump Urges Quick Action in Gaza Peace Talks to Prevent Bloodshed

President Donald Trump has urged Israel and Hamas to swiftly finalize a Gaza peace plan to avoid what he described as "massive bloodshed." He highlighted "very positive discussions" involving Hamas, Arab, Muslim, and other countries aimed at ending the war, releasing hostages, and achieving long-sought peace in the Middle East. The peace plan includes an immediate ceasefire, a staged Israeli withdrawal, the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and the disarmament of Hamas with a transitional government led by an international body. Despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes, indirect peace talks mediated in Egypt are progressing, with technical teams working through details and the first phase expected to conclude soon. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed hope for hostage releases during the upcoming Sukkot holiday. While Hamas has accepted parts of the plan, including ending the war and hostages' release, issues such as disarmament and future governance roles remain points of negotiation.