Trump to Israel: Stop Gaza bombing as Hamas signals peace 2025

Donald Trump urged Israel to stop bombing Gaza, framing a pause as key to new talks, while Hamas signaled readiness for peace negotiations. The remarks intensify global pressure for a ceasefire and test U.S. influence in the region. Israeli leaders weigh military goals against diplomatic openings as mediators explore de-escalation, prisoner exchanges, and humanitarian access, timelines, verification, and political risks.