Trump openly warned: If Israel and Hamas cannot reach an agreement, there will be significant troubles.

The world's attention is on the developments in the Middle East. It has been reported that an agreement regarding a ceasefire and prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas is very close.

"AN AGREEMENT COULD BE SIGNED BY THE WEEKEND"

The new president Donald Trump, who will take office on January 20 in the U.S., made striking statements regarding the issue. Speaking to the U.S. press, Trump said that an agreement could be signed between Israel and Hamas by the weekend.

"IF THERE IS NO CEASEFIRE, THERE WILL BE A LOT OF PROBLEMS"

Emphasizing that a ceasefire agreement is necessary, Trump stated, "This needs to be done. If they don't do this, there will be a lot of problems there."

"WE ARE VERY CLOSE TO FINISHING"

Trump, who will start his term at the White House next week, used the following expressions regarding the expected ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas: "We are very close to finishing this. They need to finish it; if they don't, there will be a lot of trouble there, and they could face many problems they have never seen before."

REITERATED HIS CLAIM

Trump, who has previously stated many times, "If I were president, this would never happen," reiterated his claim in the interview he gave.

ISRAELI CABINET MAY MEET FOR CEASEFIRE

On the other hand, it has been reported that the Israeli cabinet is likely to meet today to approve the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement in Gaza.

PALESTINIAN SOURCES: CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT ALMOST READY

Palestinian sources also stated that the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement in the Gaza Strip is "almost ready and could be signed on Friday, January 17, or earlier."