Trump Expects Hamas Response on Gaza Peace Deal within 24 Hours

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President Donald Trump announced his expectation that Hamas will respond within 24 hours regarding the latest peace deal in Gaza, brokered by the United States. At a rally in Iowa, Trump stated that the next 24 hours would reveal the outcome of the deal. Hamas, however, said it was considering the proposal and consulting with other Palestinian groups before issuing a response, without specifying a timeline. The U.S.-sponsored plan, spearheaded by U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, would see a 60-day ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza, but many details remain unknown, including the fate of the remaining Israeli hostages.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Donald Trump expects Hamas to respond within 24 hours regarding the Gaza peace deal.
  • Hamas is considering the proposal and consulting with other Palestinian groups before issuing a response.
  • The U.S.-sponsored plan, spearheaded by U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, will see a 60-day ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza.
  • Many details of the plan remain unknown, including the fate of the remaining Israeli hostages being held by Hamas.
  • A previous deal between Hamas and Israel, signed in January, terminated after a first phase in March with both sides accusing each other of violating the terms.
  • In April, Hamas formally rejected further ceasefire plans, and the two sides have since been locked in conflict in Gaza.

Statistics:

  • 24 hours: the timeframe Trump expects Hamas to respond regarding the Gaza peace deal.
  • 60 days: the length of the proposed ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza under the U.S.-sponsored plan.
  • 3 phases: the initial deal between Hamas and Israel, which was signed in January and ended with a phase in March.
  • March: the month the first phase of the January deal terminated.
  • April: the month Hamas formally rejected further ceasefire plans.
  • 2019-2024: the time period during which the conflict in Gaza escalated.

Sources:

  • July 4, UPI: "Trump expects to hear back from Hamas within 24 hours on Gaza deal".
  • "Donald Trump". Truth Social.