The deadline set by Donald Trump for Hamas. The US leader threatens the organization that “all hell will break up against him”
Donald Trump. Photo credit: CNP / ADM / Capital Pictures / Profimedia
US President Donald Trump sent an ultimatum to Hamas on Friday to accept his plan for the future of Gaza strip, calling him a “last chance” for the Palestinian militant organization, reports Reuters.
“An agreement with Hamas is to be reached until Sunday evening, at 6 pm, Washington, DC,” the American leader wrote on Friday in a post on his social media platform, Social Truth. “Each country has signed! If you do not reach this last chance agreement, all hell, as no one has seen before, will unleash against Hamas,” added Donald Trump.
Tuesday, Trump stated that he would grant Hamas three to four days to accept his plan in 20 points, which involves the disarmament of the organization-a request that Hamas has rejected in the past.
The plan provides for an immediate cessation of fire, the release of all hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza strip in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israel, a stepped Israeli withdrawal, Hamas disarming and creating a transitional government led by an international body.
Hamas said he was still analyzing the plan
Hamas is still studying President Trump's proposal, The New York Times reported on Friday, citing a high -ranking political member of the organization.
“Hamas discusses this plan seriously,” said Mohammad Nazal, Hamas official in question, in an interview on Thursday for Al Jazeera, saying that the group consults with other Palestinian factions and will announce their position soon.
Nazzal said that Hamas has “comments” about the plan and is looking for “gray areas” on the basis of which he can work.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed his support for the plan, telling reporters on Monday that if Hamas does not accept it, Israel will continue his campaign in Gaza and “will take the job alone.”
Acceptance of the plan by Hamas could lead to an immediate termination of battles. Any other answer could extend the conflict, NYT noted.
