Trump Ultimatum on Gaza Peace Plan

President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum giving Hamas roughly three to four days to accept his U.S.-brokered 20/21-point Gaza plan or face severe consequences, saying the U.S. would fully back Israel if the group refuses. The proposal, endorsed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and backed by several Arab states, calls for an immediate ceasefire, release of all hostages within 72 hours of signing, Gaza’s demilitarization, a phased Israeli withdrawal and a transitional international authority reportedly involving Trump and Tony Blair, plus amnesty for disarmed fighters and large prisoner releases. Hamas was not part of the negotiations and has not issued a formal response; mediators Qatar and Egypt said they would review the plan and U.S. officials signaled little room for negotiation. Gazan civilians facing mass displacement, daily mass-casualty incidents and mounting famine risk told reporters they are impatient with Hamas and want an end to the suffering. Hostage families urged Trump to press forward to secure the remaining captives, while Netanyahu reiterated that Israel would continue military action to eliminate Hamas if the proposal is rejected.