Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is actively engaged in hostage negotiations with Hamas, as part of efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire. In a post on his social media platform, Trump also launched a scathing attack on Israeli prosecutors, alleging that Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial is undermining his ability to conduct critical diplomatic talks.
🕊️ “Bibi Is Negotiating a Deal with Hamas”: Trump’s Statement
“He is right now in the process of negotiating a deal with Hamas, which will include getting the hostages back,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, referring to Netanyahu as a “war hero” and praising his past cooperation with the US.
Trump suggested that the legal proceedings against Netanyahu—which include charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust—are a “political witch hunt” that could derail sensitive negotiations with both Hamas and Iran.
⚖️ Corruption Trial a “Travesty of Justice,” Says Trump
Trump likened Netanyahu’s legal troubles to his own, stating:
“The travesty of ‘Justice’ will interfere with both Iran and Hamas negotiations. In other words, it is INSANITY to do what the out-of-control prosecutors are doing to Bibi Netanyahu”.
He also hinted that the billions in US military aid to Israel could be reconsidered if the legal campaign against Netanyahu continues, saying Washington “is not going to stand for this”.
📍 Ceasefire Timeline and Hostage Talks
Trump previously predicted that a Gaza ceasefire could be reached “within a week,” citing conversations with unnamed officials involved in the process. The proposed deal reportedly includes:
- Return of remaining hostages held by Hamas
- Cessation of Israeli military operations in Gaza
- International monitoring mechanisms
Hamas has expressed willingness to release hostages under a ceasefire, while Israel insists on Hamas’s disarmament, a condition the group has rejected.
🧠 Political and Public Pressure Mounts
The developments come amid:
- Mass protests in Tel Aviv, with thousands demanding a ceasefire and hostage release
- Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer’s visit to Washington for high-level talks on Gaza and Iran
- A fragile regional calm following the US-Israel bombing of Iranian nuclear sites and a US-Qatar brokered ceasefire
Stay tuned for developments on the ceasefire and hostage negotiations.
