US President Donald Trump has delivered a final ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the group accept a proposed peace plan for Gaza by Sunday evening or face catastrophic consequences. In a social media post, Trump stated that every involved country had endorsed the proposal and warned that if this "LAST CHANCE" agreement is not reached, "all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas." The threat underscores the high-stakes pressure campaign to end the nearly two-year war.
The push for a deal comes amid a devastating humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. The Israeli military campaign, launched in response to the October 7, 2023, attacks, has resulted in overwhelming civilian casualties. According to Gaza health authorities, more than 66,000 people have been killed, with a leaked Israeli intelligence report confirming that the vast majority, are civilians. The UN has repeatedly stated that nowhere in Gaza is safe, and a man-made famine has taken hold in Gaza City, with aid groups struggling to deliver sufficient life-saving assistance .
The peace plan, endorsed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, outlines a comprehensive process. It calls for an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages within 72 hours in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. The plan further stipulates that Hamas would have no role in governing Gaza, which would instead be placed under the temporary administration of a technocratic Palestinian committee overseen by an international "Board of Peace" headed by President Trump . The United Nations aid chief has described the initiative as a "window of opportunity" to scale up life-saving aid.