United States President Donald Trump has declared that Hamas must accept a deal to release hostages held in Gaza, warning that failure to comply would come with serious consequences.
In a statement shared on social media on Sunday, Trump said Israel had already agreed to his proposed terms, leaving Hamas as the stumbling block.
“The Israelis have accepted my terms. It is time for Hamas to accept as well. I have warned Hamas about the consequences of not accepting. This is my last warning,” the U.S. president stated.
The remarks mark an escalation in Washington’s pressure on the Palestinian militant group amid ongoing negotiations over the release of captives.
