Trump’s 4-Day Clock Starts for Hamas
US President Donald Trump told reporters in Washington that Israeli and Arab leaders have already backed his 20-point Gaza peace plan and now 'we're just waiting for Hamas' to say yes. He warned of 'a very sad end' if the group doesn’t respond in three to four days ⏳.
What’s in the 20-Point Plan?
The proposal calls for an immediate ceasefire, a swap of all hostages held by Hamas for Palestinian prisoners in Israel, a staged Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, disarmament of Hamas, and the setup of a transitional government led by an international body 🌐.
Hamas Voices Concerns
Hamas wasn’t part of the talks. A source close to the group said they’d 'review it in good faith,' but critics call the plan 'completely biased to Israel' with 'impossible conditions.' One undisclosed Palestinian official said the plan grants 'no legitimate rights' to Gaza residents.
Mediators Step In
Qatar and Egypt shared the draft with Hamas, and now Türkiye’s head of intelligence will join the discussions in Doha. With Saudi Arabia, Jordan, UAE and Egypt foreign ministers backing the deal, pressure is on for a breakthrough 🤝.
Humanitarian Reality Check
UN relief chief Tom Fletcher welcomed the plan’s hope for large-scale aid, but the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warns of ongoing bombardment, especially in northwest Deir al-Balah where at least 89 Palestinians were killed recently. In Gaza City, 18 shelters host over 4,000 people, yet many areas and medical points remain cut off or evacuated.
Voices from Gaza
‘We want the war to end, but we want the occupation army that killed tens of thousands of us to get out and leave us alone,’ said Salah Abu Amr, a 60-year-old father of six. Residents wonder if a ceasefire deal will truly end Israel’s control of the enclave.
As the deadline looms, all eyes are on Hamas’s response. Will the group seize this chance to halt the conflict, or face what Trump calls 'a very sad end'? 🌍
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Trump issues deadline on Gaza peace plan, Hamas under pressure
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