Trump Issues Gaza Peace Plan, Sets Sunday Deadline for Hamas, Warns of Severe Consequences
WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point peace plan for the Gaza Strip on Monday, giving Hamas until Sunday to accept the terms or face escalated consequences. The plan, presented as a pathway to end the ongoing conflict, includes the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas and the liberation of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails.
The proposal arrives as the conflict enters a critical phase, impacting the lives of millions in Gaza and Israel, and threatening wider regional instability. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already signaled his acceptance of the plan. Its success hinges on Hamas’ response, with Trump issuing a stark warning of “hell” should the group reject the offered terms.
The plan details a transition of administrative control of Gaza to an expert government overseen by a newly formed Peace council. A key stipulation explicitly prohibits the forced displacement of gaza’s population. Moderate Arab nations – Jordan,Saudi Arabia,and the United Arab Emirates – alongside countries with ties to Hamas,such as turkey and Qatar,have been presented with the plan.
Hamas stated Tuesday it would review the proposal. Central to the plan is the disarmament of Hamas fighters, with amnesty or facilitated departure offered to its supporters. A formal response from the group remains pending.
