Overview

• The president gave Hamas until 6 p.m. Washington time on Sunday to accept his 20-point proposal, threatening severe consequences if it does not.
• The plan calls for an immediate ceasefire, release of all remaining hostages within 72 hours, Hamas disarmament, and a transitional international administration chaired by Trump with figures including Tony Blair.
• Hamas told mediators it needs more time to study the plan and is seeking amendments to disarmament and expulsion provisions as well as guarantees of full Israeli withdrawal and protection from assassinations.
• Hamas has indicated that releasing all captives within 72 hours is likely unworkable, with Israeli estimates suggesting about 20 hostages are alive and the bodies of roughly 25–28 others remain in Gaza.
• Israel has publicly endorsed the proposal as mediators in Qatar, Egypt and Turkey urge engagement, while ongoing Israeli operations and Trump’s ultimatum raise the risk of escalation if talks stall.