Trump claims Netanyahu was ‘so negative’ amid peace deal progress
Trump issues statement from White House after Hamas accepts plan
The US President reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be less "negative" about Hamas's conditional acceptance of a peace deal framework.
Hamas political officials indicated they would accept the deal, including releasing all remaining hostages, provided "appropriate field conditions" were met.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the urgency of the deal, aiming for 90 per cent of provisions to be agreed “by the time our team gets to Cairo.”
The proposed US-negotiated deal includes an immediate end to Israel's assault on Gaza, release of all hostages, disarmament of Hamas's military wing, and increased aid.
Despite diplomatic efforts, UN officials and civilians in Gaza reported continued Israeli shelling and bombing, with concerns raised about Israel's global standing.