Overview

• Trump posted that Hamas must agree by 6 p.m. on October 5 local time, which is 7 a.m. on October 6 in Japan.
• The U.S. proposal includes Hamas disarmament and the release of all hostages.
• The White House press secretary said the president will regard an untimely or absent reply as refusal.
• Reporting indicates Hamas may seek partial agreement with amendments on hostage transfers and Israeli withdrawals.
• A Gaza military commander told the BBC the group does not intend to accept the plan and will continue fighting, while Egypt’s foreign minister said he is pressing Hamas to agree.