“An Settlement have to be reached with Hamas by Sunday Night at SIX (6) P.M., Washington, D.C. time,” Trump wrote Friday on social media.
“Each Nation has signed on! If this LAST CHANCE settlement shouldn’t be reached, all HELL, like nobody has ever seen earlier than, will escape in opposition to Hamas. THERE WILL BE PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST ONE WAY OR THE OTHER.”
The Republican president unveiled the plan alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week.
Hamas mentioned on Tuesday that it could examine the proposal. Trump advised reporters then that Hamas would have “three or 4 days” to reply.
The US president has struggled to power an finish to the battle, which started when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023.
His newest submit on social media is one other try to extend strain on Hamas.
“Many of the relaxation are surrounded and MILITARILY TRAPPED, simply ready for me to present the phrase, ‘GO,’ for his or her lives to be shortly extinguished,” Trump mentioned.
“As for the remaining, we all know the place and who you might be, and you may be hunted down, and killed.”
Trump beforehand mentioned Israel would have the “full backing” of the US to take steps to defeat Hamas if it does not settle for the proposed peace deal.
Whereas Hamas mentioned it could take into account the proposal, Trump rallying worldwide assist for it – together with from Hamas’ closest allies – made it appear the Islamic militant group may have a tricky time refusing the proposal.
Trump’s proposal would place Gaza underneath management of a brief governing committee led by Trump himself. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair could be concerned as effectively.
Civilians wouldn’t be required to evacuate the territory, one thing that Trump had floated earlier than.
Hamas could be required to disarm and launch any remaining hostages. Surviving fighters could be allowed to depart.
