President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Hamas: accept his 20-point proposal for Gaza by 6 p.m. on Sunday (Washington, D.C. time), or confront severe military consequences.
In a public post, Trump asserted that “Every Country has signed on!” and warned that if Hamas fails to agree, “all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas.”
Key Elements of the Proposal
Unveiled earlier this week in partnership with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the plan calls for:
- An immediate ceasefire
- Release of all hostages, including the return of bodies
- A phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
- The disarmament of Hamas
- Establishment of a temporary international governance over Gaza
The proposal would see Gaza run under a transition authority, with heavy international oversight.
Trump has expressed frustration over repeated delays in brokering a ceasefire since the October 7, 2023 Hamas assault on Israel.
Hamas Response & Regional Pressure
A Hamas official has said the group is still discussing the proposal, with talks continuing via Arab mediators, Turkey, and various Palestinian factions.
Meanwhile, Egypt’s foreign minister has urged Hamas to accept the plan and disarm—warning that international and regional consensus is building against continued conflict.
However, Israel’s continued airstrikes across Gaza—killing dozens over the past day—have drawn international condemnation and intensified fears over civilian harm.
Stakes & Outlook
Trump’s ultimatum marks one of the most forceful diplomatic gambits yet in attempts to resolve the Gaza conflict. If Hamas refuses or delays, the window for a negotiated settlement could be closing fast.
How Hamas responds in the coming hours may determine whether diplomatic efforts survive—or whether the war reignites on a more destructive scale.
