Trump’s Public Pressure ⁢on Hamas

​ ⁣ Former ⁣President Donald Trump publicly⁤ urged Hamas on sunday, May 5, 2024, to accept a deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza, calling it his⁣ “last warning.” Trump stated​ on his Truth Social platform, ​”The Israelis have accepted my Terms. It is indeed time⁤ for Hamas to accept as well.” He further warned of consequences if Hamas did not comply, stating, “This is my last warning, there will not be another one!”

‌ While traveling from New York to Washington, ⁣D.C., ‌Trump​ told reporters he believed a deal regarding Gaza was “very soon” and that all hostages woudl be​ returned, “dead or alive.”

Details of the Proposed Ceasefire

According to a report by Israel’s N12 News on Saturday, May 4, 2024, Trump​ has presented a⁤ new ceasefire proposal to Hamas. The Guardian provides ongoing coverage of the Gaza conflict.
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⁣‌ The proposal, as reported by N12 News, involves Hamas releasing all⁣ 48 remaining hostages on the first day of a truce in exchange for the release of thousands of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.Negotiations for a complete​ end to the war would then take place during a ceasefire in Gaza.

​ ‌⁤ An Israeli official confirmed⁣ that ⁤Israel was “seriously considering”⁣ Trump’s proposal, but provided no further details.

Hamas’s Response and Conditions

Hamas stated that it received ideas ‍from the United States, conveyed through mediators, aimed⁣ at⁤ reaching a ceasefire agreement​ in Gaza. The group indicated it was discussing ways to develop these ideas,⁣ without specifying the details.
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‌ Hamas reiterated its willingness to negotiate the release of all hostages in exchange for a “clear proclamation of an end to the war” and ‍the complete withdrawal ⁤of Israeli forces from the gaza enclave.