U.S. President Donald Trump has given Hamas a firm deadline to accept a proposed Gaza ceasefire agreement. He stated that Hamas must sign the deal by Sunday at 6 PM or face serious consequences. Trump warned that this is Hamas’ final chance to stop the war and avoid more bloodshed. He also claimed that signing the deal could help save the lives of Hamas fighters and reduce civilian suffering.
Trump made this announcement after revealing a 20-point Gaza peace plan earlier in the week. The plan was shared during a joint press conference with Israel’s Prime Minister. Trump said the proposal had already been accepted by several Arab and Muslim countries. However, he stressed that Hamas must also commit to the terms if peace is to be achieved. He urged innocent Palestinians to leave Gaza City and move to safer places.
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Despite Trump’s claims, several nations have raised concerns about the plan’s contents. Qatar’s Prime Minister said many of the points in the U.S. proposal still need clarification and more talks. He specifically mentioned the issue of Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza, which he said must be addressed clearly. Qatar urged continued diplomacy and revisions to the plan for it to be workable.
Pakistan also pushed back on Trump’s version of the deal. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told parliament that the 20 points announced by Trump were not the same ones given by Muslim countries. He said eight Muslim nations had shared their own draft, but the final version released by Trump was different. Dar confirmed that Pakistan will continue to support the original draft agreed upon by those countries.
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As tensions continue to rise in Gaza, Trump’s ultimatum adds pressure to the ongoing peace talks. Many leaders are now calling for careful diplomacy instead of threats. The international community hopes that all parties can reach a fair agreement through honest negotiations. For now, the region watches closely as the Sunday deadline approaches.