
U.S. President Donald Trump gave Hamas until Sunday night to agree to his proposal, opens new tab to end Israel’s war in Gaza, warning ” ALL HELL” would break out in the Palestinian enclave if it fails to get on board.
After Trump’s latest threat to the militant group, Al Jazeera reported on Friday that Hamas had handed over its response to the president’s plan. The network, citing a source familiar with the matter, did not provide details.
Hamas officials have said they would reject being told to “take it or leave it” but were holding talks with Arab mediators to shape their response. The group is under considerable pressure to accept the plan, backed by major Arab and European powers.
Trump’s marking of a deadline and Hamas’ apparent preference for further talks underscore the wide gaps between the parties as the war approaches its two-year mark.
Describing his plan as “one last chance” for Hamas, Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Friday: “An agreement must be reached with Hamas by Sunday Evening at SIX (6) P.M., Washington, D.C. time.”
Trump added: “Every Country has signed on! If this LAST CHANCE agreement is not reached, all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas.”