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Trump says Gaza talks advancing rapidly, first phase should be completed this week

AL-Monitor
Oct 5, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he departs the White House en route to Norfolk, Virginia to attend the 250th Anniversary of the Navy celebration, from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 5, 2025. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he departs the White House en route to Norfolk, Virginia to attend the 250th Anniversary of the Navy celebration, from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 5, 2025. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz — Aaron Schwartz

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday talks with Hamas to end Israel's war in Gaza and release hostages held by the Palestinian militant group were advancing rapidly.

"These talks have been very successful, and proceeding rapidly. The technical teams will again meet Monday, in Egypt, to work through and clarify the final details. I am told that the first phase should be completed this week, and I am asking everyone to MOVE FAST," Trump said in a social media post.

(Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington)