Published: 7:24pm, 30 Sep 2025Updated: 10:28pm, 30 Sep 2025
US President Donald Trump gave Hamas an ultimatum of “three or four days” on Tuesday to respond to his plan for Gaza, as the militant group reviewed the proposal backed by Israel.
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The plan calls for a ceasefire, release of hostages by Hamas within 72 hours, disarmament of Hamas and gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, followed by a post-war transitional authority headed by Trump himself.
World powers, including Arab and Muslim nations, welcomed the proposal, but Hamas had yet to issue its response.
“We’re going to do about three or four days,” Trump told reporters when asked about any time frame.
“We’re just waiting for Hamas, and Hamas is either going to be doing it or not. And if it’s not, it’s going to be a very sad end.”
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“We have one signature that we need, and that signature will pay in hell if they don’t sign. I hope they sign for their own good and create something really great,” Trump told US generals and admirals in Quantico, Virginia.
Trump announced the deal at the White House on Monday after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.