President stated on Tuesday that the Hamas militant group has a window of up to four days to agree to his 20-point peace proposal aimed at concluding the conflict in the Gaza Strip, or otherwise confront “a very sad end.”
He informed reporters, “We’re going to allow about 3 or 4 days. We’ll observe the situation.” He added, “Currently, all the Arab nations have committed. The Muslim nations have all committed. Israel has all committed.
He further stated, “Hamas will either proceed with this or not. Should they not, it will lead to a very sad end.”
On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister endorsed a plan designed to ultimately cease military actions in Gaza, disarm Hamas, ensure the release of all 46 captives, and establish a framework for the reconstruction of the conflict-stricken Gaza Strip.
It was confirmed on Monday that senior Qatari and Egyptian officials had met with Hamas negotiators to present the U.S.-supported proposal.
An official with knowledge of the discussions indicated that Hamas negotiators affirmed their intention to review the plan “in good faith and provide a response.”
Leaders throughout the , Europe, and various regions of Asia have largely endorsed the plan.
A joint declaration from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, , Qatar, and Egypt not only “welcomed” Trump’s initiative to conclude the conflict and reconstruct Gaza, but also underscored his dedication to tackling Israel’s security issues, such as prohibiting the forced relocation of Palestinians and preventing the annexation of the West Bank.
The joint statement conveyed, “The ministers assert their willingness to engage positively and constructively with the United States and the involved parties to finalize the agreement and guarantee its execution, in a manner that assures peace, security, and stability for the inhabitants of the region.”
In a similar vein, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron – both having declared their recognition of the “State of Palestine” notwithstanding Washington’s disapproval – advocated for Trump’s peace initiative in individual declarations.
The 20-point proposition elicited varied reactions in , where hard-right members within Netanyahu’s governing coalition strongly opposed the prime minister’s approval of the plan.
Bezalel Smotrich, Netanyahu’s finance minister, reignited concerns regarding the future of the prime minister’s coalition after denouncing the accord on Tuesday as a “resounding diplomatic failure” and asserting it represented “a closing of eyes and turning our backs on all the lessons of Oct. 7.”
Conversely, prominent critics of Netanyahu, such as Opposition leader Yair Lapid, stated he is “convinced that given the complex interplay of interests and the urgent timeframe imposed by the hostages’ plight, the plan President Trump put forward yesterday is the sole viable option.”
Benny Gantz, leader of the Blue and White Party, also affirmed that his party “would not permit trivial political maneuvering to undermine the plan.”
‘ Trey Yingst contributed to this dispatch.