Trump urges progress on Gaza ceasefire as more Palestinians are killed today.
Trump urges progress on Gaza ceasefire as Netanyahu heads to Washington
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called for accelerated ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, declaring, “MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK!!!”. He stated a truce could be reached “within a week” as Prime Minister Netanyahu is preparing to visit Washington, with adviser Ron Dermer already en route to discussions in the capital. While both Israel and Hamas express limited openness, scepticism remains, especially among Palestinians who say past ceasefires have quickly collapsed.
Simultaneously, Israel has launched new evacuations in northern Gaza ahead of intensified strikes -reportedly killing at least 23 Palestinians today- and a broader humanitarian crisis continues.
🔁 Reaction:
- Donald Trump (Truth Social): “MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK!!!”
- Hamas spokesman: “We remain open but any deal must stop the war and bring all hostages home.”
- Public viral tweet: > “Another collapse of ceasefire? Gaza’s civilians need more than tweets.”
📰 Bias Snapshot:
- The Independent highlights Trump’s vocal mediation role and the timing of Netanyahu’s U.S. visit.
- Reuters/AP mix progress in talks with grim updates on civilian evacuation and casualties.
- The Guardian and Haaretz emphasise Israeli military signals that objectives may have been met and that a pause could be near, urging diplomatic pressure on Netanyahu.
📊 Sentiment: Neutral–negative. Trump’s push for a swift ceasefire and hostage exchange shows diplomatic momentum, but persistent violence, evacuations, and mistrust suggest fragile progress and limited guarantee of peace.