DEVELOPING: Trump Demands Swift Action as Critical Gaza Peace Talks Imminent

Breaking News: Trump Urges Swift Action as Gaza Peace Talks Imminent US President Donald Trump has called for immediate action as indirect peace talks between Hamas and Israel are set to begin on Monday in Egypt. Trump, speaking on social media, urged mediators to "move fast" to complete the first phase of negotiations this week. The talks come after Hamas agreed to some parts of a 20-point US peace plan, including freeing hostages and handing over Gaza governance to Palestinian technocrats. However, key demands for disarmament and no future role in governance were not mentioned in Hamas' response. Trump warned that "time is of the essence" or "massive bloodshed will follow." He also stated that he believes hostages will start being freed "very soon." Background context: The US peace plan has been a focal point of negotiations, with Hamas agreeing to some but not all of its demands. The talks aim to bring an end to the Gaza war. Current status: The indirect peace talks are set to begin on Monday in Egypt, with mediators working to complete the first phase this week. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*