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Trump Sets Short Deadline as Hamas Weighs U.S.-Backed Gaza Cease-Fire Plan

Hamas faces a U.S. three-to-four-day deadline to accept a cease-fire-for-hostages deal conditioned on disarmament.

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El presidente Donald Trump habla al salir de una conferencia de prensa con el primer ministro israelí, Benjamin Netanyahu, en primer plano, en el Comedor de Estado de la Casa Blanca
GAZA CITY (---), 30/09/2025.- Palestiians inspect destroyed buildings following an Israeli air strike during an Israeli military operation in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, 30 September 2025. More than 65,600 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip since October 2023, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, and about 1,200 Israelis have been killed since the launch of an Israeli military campaign in response to a cross-border attack by Hamas on 07 October 2023. EFE/EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

Overview

  • The 20-point proposal calls for an immediate halt to fighting, the return of hostages within 72 hours, a major prisoner exchange, a phased Israeli pullback, an international stabilization force and a transitional “Peace Board” chaired by Trump with Tony Blair participating.
  • Hamas is reviewing the plan through consultations facilitated by Qatar and other mediators, and has not committed to accepting the proposal.
  • Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed the framework with caveats, rejecting recognition of a Palestinian state, stating Israeli forces would remain in most of Gaza and warning Israel will “finish the job” if the offer is rejected, as Trump vowed full U.S. support in that case.
  • Governments including Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE and several European leaders welcomed or voiced support, while Israeli far-right figures such as Bezalel Smotrich condemned the deal and Qatar signaled key points still need clarification, notably on Israeli withdrawal.
  • Israeli operations continued in Gaza as the humanitarian emergency deepened, with more than 66,000 Palestinians reported killed by Gaza’s Health Ministry.