TL;DR: President Donald Trump has given Hamas until 6 p.m. ET, Sunday, October 5, 2025, to accept his 20-point Gaza peace plan. If Hamas refuses, Trump warns of “all HELL, like no one has ever seen before.” The plan, endorsed by Israel and several nations, includes hostage releases, Hamas disarmament, and Gaza reconstruction. Hamas has not responded publicly.
What Happened
- Ultimatum Issued: On October 3, 2025, President Trump gave Hamas a deadline of 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 5 to accept his peace proposal or face severe military consequences.
- Trump's Warning: On Truth Social, Trump wrote: “If this LAST CHANCE agreement is not reached, all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas.”
- Hostage and Ceasefire Terms: The plan requires Hamas to release all hostages, including deceased bodies, within 72 hours. In return, Israel would release over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners and halt its offensive.
- Governance and Disarmament: Hamas must fully disarm, withdraw from governance, and accept temporary international oversight of Gaza led by an Arab-Islamic coalition chaired by Trump.
- Reconstruction Plan: The deal includes a $50 billion reconstruction package and aims to make Gaza a “terror-free zone.” It offers no immediate path to Palestinian statehood.
- Hamas Reaction: No formal response yet. Hamas is reportedly considering the proposal but objects to key conditions like disarmament and exclusion from governance.
- International Response: Israel and U.S. officials support the plan. Qatar and Arab states are mediating. UN agencies warn of a humanitarian disaster if fighting continues.
