Trump Issues Ultimatum to Hamas on Gaza Peace Deal
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!US President Donald Trump has issued a severe ultimatum to Hamas, warning the group of “complete obliteration” if it fails to surrender power in Gaza and accept his 20-point peace proposal by a Sunday 6 pm (Washington time) deadline.
The warning, given on Saturday in an interview that aired Sunday, is part of a high-stakes push to finalize an agreement aimed at ending the two-year-long conflict.
Key Details of the Peace Plan & Negotiations
- Israeli Support: Trump confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports the peace effort and the proposed halt to the bombing, stating “Yes on Bibi.” Netanyahu has already agreed to the overall ceasefire plan.
- The Proposal: Trump’s 20-point plan calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages, an end to hostilities, and a clear path for Gaza’s future.
- Postwar Governance: The plan outlines a temporary governing board for Gaza, to be chaired by President Trump and including figures such as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Crucially, the plan states that no one in Gaza would be forced to leave.
- Hamas’s Choice: Trump framed this as Hamas’s “one last chance,” asserting that “there will be peace one way or the other.”
War Is “Not Yet” Over, Says Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned on Sunday that the war has “not yet” ended, even with progress being made.
- Hostages First: Rubio confirmed that Hamas has “basically” agreed to the framework for freeing the hostages, which he called the crucial first phase.
- Long-Term Challenges: He stressed that while Hamas agreed to the general idea of post-war arrangements, many complex details remain. He emphasized the difficulty of the next phase: establishing a Palestinian technocratic leadership, fully disarming terrorist groups, and securing long-term peace.
- Verification: Rubio expects to “know very quickly” whether Hamas is truly serious during the current technical talks regarding the logistics of the hostage release.
This summary captures the urgency of the deadline, the core demands of Trump’s plan, and the cautious optimism from the US Secretary of State.
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