U.S. President Donald Trump (L) greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrives at the White House on September 29, 2025 in Washington, DC. In what will be their fourth meeting in Washington.
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While Hamas agrees to release hostages and hand over power, critical questions about disarmament and Gaza’s future still divide the factions.
U.S. President Donald Trump has given the terrorist group Hamas a firm deadline to accept his proposed peace plan for Gaza by Sunday evening, warning on TruthSocial that “all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas” if an agreement is not reached.
As we previously reported, Trump’s plan—unveiled earlier this week alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—aims to end nearly two years of conflict, secure the immediate release of 48 hostages, and ensure Hamas disarms and relinquishes control of Gaza.
Under the plan, Israel would withdraw from much of the territory, which would be placed under international governance, with Trump and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair overseeing it.
Islamist terror group Hamas has signaled partial acceptance, agreeing to release hostages and hand over power. While Hamas has accepted some elements, it stressed that issues concerning the future of Gaza and Palestinian rights require further consultations among factions and adherence to international law. Notably, the group made no mention of disarmament, a key Israeli demand, leaving critical aspects of the plan unresolved.
Trump welcomed Hamas’ statement on social media, urging Israel to immediately stop bombing Gaza to facilitate safe hostage recovery.
The move has been welcomed by European leaders, including the EU and France, with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stating that Europe stands ready to support peace efforts and end civilian suffering.
Rebeka Kis is a fifth-year law student at the University of Pécs. Her main interests are politics and history, with experience in the EU’s day-to-day activities gained as an intern with the Foundation for a Civic Hungary at the European Parliament.
