U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified Middle East diplomacy by issuing a firm deadline for Hamas to accept his Gaza peace plan. Announced on Truth Social, Trump warned that failure to agree by Sunday evening would unleash “all hell, like no one has ever seen before.” This decisive move marks a critical moment in the Israel–Hamas conflict and puts Hamas under unprecedented pressure.
Trump made the deadline in a Truth Social post, stating:
“An agreement will be made with Hamas by Sunday evening at SIX (6) P.M., Washington, D.C. time. All countries have signed on! If this LAST CHANCE deal is not made, all HELL will break loose upon Hamas. THERE WILL BE PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST ONE WAY OR THE OTHER.”
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/115310630808491399
The warning comes after Trump released his 20-point peace plan, which he rolled out together with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The plan intends to bring an end to Israel – Hamas war that has been going on for nearly 2 years, Hamas has not officially accepted it.
Key Provisions of the Peace Plan
Trump’s plan has a number of key measures intended to bring about enduring peace in Gaza:
Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Release of the hostages in 72 hours.
Disarmament of Hamas under international oversight.
Withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza in a phased manner.
Post-war administration led by Trump to manage the transition.
Humanitarian assistance and security assurances coordinated under the auspices of an Arab-led stabilization force.
Trump presented the plan as Gaza’s “last chance” for peace and threatened that if it is not accepted, He will provide Israel with his “full support to complete the mission of eliminating the Hamas threat.”
Hamas’s Deliberations and Concerns
Hamas has not yet provided a final answer. Last week, Hamas said it would consider the proposal seriously. On Friday, senior Hamas political bureau member Mohammad Nazzal informed AFP that the proposal “has points of concern” and Hamas would soon make an announcement about its stance.
As per Arab mediators’ reports, Hamas is not categorically rejecting the peace plan but is demanding changes — more specifically on disarmament and Israel’s withdrawal schedule. Hamas offered to yield offensive weapons to Egypt and the United Nations to hold, but maintain what it deems “defensive systems”.
It further raised doubts about releasing all the hostages in 72 hours, given challenges arising from lost contact with other groups holding prisoners. Hamas has reaffirmed that any ceasefire must be sustainable and associated with an agreed calendar of Israel withdrawal.
Trump’s Hardline Warning
Trump emphasized the imminence of his deadline in strong language, stating that many Hamas militants are “surrounded and militarily trapped, just waiting for me to give the word, ‘GO,’ for their lives to be quickly extinguished.” He threatened an unprecedented military assault for inaction.
For Trump, the stakes are higher than Gaza. He has framed this peace plan as a huge foreign policy win, boasting wide support among Middle East countries. “Every country has signed on,” Trump said, positioning the Sunday deadline as the last moment for Hamas to make a historic decision.
Israel’s Stance and Regional Implications
There has been a general backing of the proposal by Prime Minister Netanyahu but with the condition that Hamas should disarm and lay down arms unconditionally. Hamas remains divided over the proposal. Such divisions create doubt as the deadline draws near.
The rest of the world is looking on closely. If Hamas signs up, it could open the door to a historic ceasefire and perhaps a road to eventual stability in Gaza. But if they do not, Trump has indicated a stepped-up military response — an option that could destabilize the region still further
What Comes Next
With Sunday’s deadline approaching, the Middle East is at a turning point. Hamas’s reaction over the next several hours may decide whether the war turns toward peace or spirals even higher. As Trump’s threat reverberates in capitals around the world, the world is witnessing a critical moment in the search for peace in Gaza — and if Trump’s peace initiative can become a reality.
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