U.S. President Donald Trump has given Hamas three to four days to accept his 20-point Gaza peace proposal, warning of “severe consequences” if the group rejects the terms.
Announced on Sunday, the plan calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages within 72 hours, disarmament of Hamas, and a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. It also outlines a post-war transitional authority with Trump himself in a central oversight role.
“All of the Arab countries are signed up. The Muslim countries are signed up. Israel is signed up. We’re just waiting for Hamas,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday. “If it’s not accepted, it’s going to be a very sad end.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, appearing alongside Trump, endorsed the proposal but warned that Israel