Summary
President Donald Trump gave Hamas a deadline of "three or four days" to accept a Gaza ceasefire proposal. The plan involves a ceasefire, exchange of captives, Israeli withdrawal, and a disarmament of Hamas. The proposal has support from Israeli and Arab leaders, but mixed reactions from Palestinian groups.
Key Facts
- President Trump announced the proposal and deadline at the White House.
- The plan includes a ceasefire, exchange of captives, and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
- Hamas must disarm under the proposal, and an international force would stabilize the area.
- Hamas is reviewing the proposal, as per Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Fatah, another Palestinian group, supports US efforts but criticizes the proposal as a "document of surrender".
- The United Nations Secretary-General welcomed efforts towards an agreement.
- Trump’s proposal is viewed by some as an ultimatum rather than a negotiation.