Trump Issues Last Warning to Hamas over Israeli Hostages

President Donald Trump issued a final warning to Hamas to accept the terms he negotiated to end the war with Israel and secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. Trump stated that Israel has agreed to an American-backed deal involving the release of all 48 hostages, the freeing of thousands of Palestinian prisoners, and a halt to Israel's planned military campaign in Gaza City, contingent on Hamas's acceptance. The proposal, transmitted by Israeli negotiators, calls for a personal guarantee from Trump that fighting will cease during negotiations, though Hamas is reportedly unlikely to accept as surrendering hostages upfront would weaken its bargaining power. Trump emphasized on Truth Social that there will be no further warnings and hinted at readiness to impose a second stage of sanctions. Families of hostages welcomed the initiative as a potential breakthrough, urging full government support until all captives are returned. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with thousands killed on both sides and a dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza.