President Donald Trump ratcheted up the pressure on Monday's peace negotiations between Israel and Hamas by threatening that "massive bloodshed will follow" if a deal is not struck soon.
"There have been very positive discussions with Hamas, and Countries from all over the World (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) this weekend, to release the Hostages, end the War in Gaza but, more importantly, finally have long sought PEACE in the Middle East," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Sunday.
"These talks have been very successful, and proceeding rapidly," he added. "The technical teams will again meet Monday, in Egypt, to work through and clarify the final details."
The war between Israel and Hamas has raged for nearly three years. Trump has sought to end the conflict, which he considers to be the eighth war he could have stopped since entering office in January.
"I am told that the first phase should be completed this week, and I am asking everyone to MOVE FAST," Trump added. "I will continue to monitor this Centuries old 'conflict.' TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE OR, MASSIVE BLOODSHED WILL FOLLOW — SOMETHING THAT NOBODY WANTS TO SEE!"