Washington, D.C. — As ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue in Egypt, U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday denied claims that he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “take the win” and stop being so “f***ing negative” after Hamas partially accepted Washington’s proposal to end the war in Gaza.
According to The Times of Israel, Trump rejected the allegations outright, stating, “No, it is untrue. Regarding the agreement, he has been extremely supportive.” The statement came amid multiple media reports suggesting growing tension between Trump and Netanyahu over the direction of the Gaza talks.
Despite reports of private frustration, Trump has avoided public criticism of Netanyahu. However, Axios reported a heated phone exchange last week during which Trump reportedly grew angry after Netanyahu described Hamas’s response as “nothing to celebrate.”
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said the U.S. would not move forward with the deal unless certain conditions were met, but insisted that progress was being made. “We’re not going to do it if certain things aren’t met. However, I believe we’re doing well,” he said. “Hamas has been agreeing to things that are very important.”
Trump suggested optimism about the ongoing dialogue, saying Hamas had been “fine lately” and that he was “pretty sure” a ceasefire and hostage release deal would soon be achieved. “I believe we will reach an agreement. They’ve been trying to reach one with Gaza for generations,” he added.

When asked if hostages might be released on October 7, marking the two-year anniversary of Hamas’s 2023 attack, Trump declined to provide a timeline, only noting that discussions were active and productive.
The U.S. President also confirmed that he had been in direct contact with families of the hostages, saying their reaction to the proposal was emotional and hopeful. “They are ecstatic about it. ‘I can’t breathe,’ one remarked,” Trump said, emphasizing that public sentiment in Israel favored an agreement.
Thousands of Israelis have participated in weekly demonstrations demanding a ceasefire and a hostage release deal, many of them critical of Netanyahu’s government. Trump referenced the protests, saying, “The people of Israel want this to happen.”
While optimism remains, key sticking points—including the sequencing of hostage releases and withdrawal timelines—continue to challenge negotiators in Cairo. Both Washington and Tel Aviv have yet to confirm the final details of any potential agreement.
