On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump made a bold call: he urged Israel to immediately stop its bombing campaign in Gaza 🔥✋. This demand came just hours after Hamas announced it agreed in principle to release hostages under the ambitious 20-point plan to end the conflict.
Earlier, Trump had given Hamas a deadline – Sunday at 6 p.m. EDT – to accept the proposal, warning that failure to do so would unleash chaos. By the end of the day, Hamas said it had submitted its response through regional and international mediators, pledging to free both living and deceased hostages and to begin detailed negotiations at once 🤝.
The group also surprised many by stating it would hand over Gaza administration to independent Palestinian technocrats backed by Arab and Islamic countries. It praised the efforts of Qatar and Egypt in mediation and called on the international community to ensure humanitarian aid, prevent displacement, and resist any reoccupation of the territory.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed Hamas readiness to cooperate and release hostages, urging all sides to seize this chance to end the bloodshed. With a ceasefire-for-hostages swap, phased Israeli withdrawal, and international oversight on reconstruction, the U.S. plan aims to rebuild Gaza and pave the way for lasting peace.
As the clock ticks down to the Sunday deadline, the world watches closely. Can the 20-point plan turn drama into a peace deal? Stay tuned for more updates on this real-life thriller ✨🌎.
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Trump urges Israel to stop Gaza strikes following Hamas statement
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