‘Something Nobody Wants To See’: Trump’s ‘Move Fast’ Warning Amid Israel-Hamas Talks

US President Donald Trump said over the weekend that “very positive discussions” have been taking place between Hamas and Arab and Muslim mediators, aimed at securing the release of hostages, ending the war in Gaza, and achieving “peace in the Middle East.” He shared the update in a post on Truth Social.Trump wrote that the talks have been “very successful, and proceeding rapidly,” and added that “technical teams” would meet again on Monday in Egypt to work through the final details. He urged everyone involved to “MOVE FAST,” noting that the “first phase” of the talks could be completed this week. It is not yet clear if this means hostages may begin to be released soon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed hope that hostages could be freed during the upcoming Sukkot holiday, which begins Monday evening and lasts one week, immediately followed by Simhat Torah, marking the anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 attack.Trump concluded his post with a warning about the urgency of the situation, saying, “TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE OR, MASSIVE BLOODSHED WILL FOLLOW — SOMETHING THAT NOBODY WANTS TO SEE!”Related News | Gaza Ceasefire Incoming? Trump Drops Big Hint, Says Israel Agrees To Initial Troops WithdrawalThe statement comes as leaders continue efforts to negotiate an end to hostilities in Gaza and secure the safe return of hostages amid ongoing tensions in the region.Senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya arrived in Egypt on Sunday to lead a delegation for indirect talks with Israel. The negotiations, scheduled to start Monday in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm al-Sheikh, are focused on securing a ceasefire in Gaza and arranging a hostage-prisoner exchange, according to a report by AFP.Related News | Who Is Trump Sending To Egypt To Seal Hamas Hostage Release Deal?This is Hayya’s first formal appearance since Israeli airstrikes in Doha last month reportedly targeted him and other Hamas leaders. Before traveling to Egypt, Hayya made a pre-recorded television statement from Qatar, which, along with Egypt and the United States, is playing a key role in mediating the talks.In a statement, Hamas said its delegation is working on “mechanisms for a ceasefire, the withdrawal of occupation forces, and a prisoner exchange.” Both Hamas and Israel have reportedly responded positively to US President Donald Trump’s proposed roadmap, which involves releasing Israeli hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. However, many details of the plan are still being worked out.