URGENT UPDATE: President Donald Trump has just given Hamas until Sunday evening to respond to a proposed ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The White House announced this 20-point peace plan earlier this week, which has already received the backing of Israel and comes as tensions escalate in the region.
In a post on Truth Social this morning, Trump emphasized that this is Hamas’ “last chance” to avoid severe consequences, stating that failure to agree would lead to Hamas fighters being “quickly extinguished.” He warned, “If this LAST CHANCE agreement is not reached, all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas.”
The peace plan, unveiled during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s visit to the White House, aims to facilitate a ceasefire, increase humanitarian aid to Gaza, and mandate the release of remaining Israeli hostages. A source within Hamas has indicated that they are seeking further clarification on the timeline for Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza, rejecting what they call a “take or leave it approach.”
“We reject the ‘take or leave it approach,'” a Hamas official stated on Friday. “Our people who have been sacrificing much for two years cannot have this end of their basic rights given up.”
In a further escalation of the situation, Trump urged residents in Gaza to relocate to safer areas to avoid potential attacks aimed at Hamas if they do not accept the deal. Specific areas for relocation were not mentioned. Earlier this week, Israeli authorities had already instructed Palestinians in Gaza City to move south, warning that those who remain could be viewed as militants or “supporters of terror.”
The humanitarian crisis is deepening, with reports of intense strikes in areas like Deir al Balah, where many displaced residents have been told to go. The United Nations confirmed that recent bombings have hit homes, markets, and shelters, resulting in numerous civilian casualties. Currently, over half a million people are sheltering in displacement sites in Deir al Balah and Khan Younis.
The UN has labeled Trump’s peace plan a “window of opportunity” for aid to flow back into the region and for hostages to be released. With the deadline looming, the world watches closely as the situation develops.
As the Sunday deadline approaches, all eyes are on Hamas’ response and the potential ramifications for both the Israeli and Palestinian people. Stay tuned for updates on this critical situation as it unfolds.
