Trump issues Sunday ultimatum for Hamas to accept Gaza plan
Key Takeaways
- Donald Trump issued a strict weekend ultimatum for Hamas to accept his 20-point ceasefire plan for Gaza by Sunday evening.
- Trump warned that failure to accept the plan would result in severe, unprecedented violence against Hamas.
- The proposed plan excludes a pathway to Palestinian statehood and focuses on creating a 'deradicalised terror-free zone' in Gaza.
- The agreement hinges on Hamas relinquishing governance in exchange for aid, release of Israeli captives, and the release of numerous Palestinian detainees by Israel.
- Trump claimed that over 25,000 Hamas fighters have already been killed and the remainder are 'MILITARILY TRAPPED'.
Former US President Donald Trump issued a stern ultimatum on Friday via Truth Social, demanding Hamas accept his 20-point ceasefire plan for Gaza by 6 pm US Eastern time on Sunday, or face unprecedented violence. Trump denounced Hamas as a "ruthless and violent threat" and claimed this was their "LAST CHANCE" agreement. The plan, previously discussed with Arab leaders and unveiled after a meeting with PM Netanyahu, notably omits any path to Palestinian statehood but promises to redevelop Gaza into a 'deradicalised terror-free zone.' In exchange for aid flowing into the famine-stricken territory, the plan requires Hamas to cease all governance roles and release Israeli captives. Israel, in turn, would release 1,170 Gazans detained since October 2023 plus 250 life-sentenced individuals. Trump also warned that more than 25,000 Hamas fighters have already been killed, suggesting the rest are trapped and awaiting his command for further military action.
