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Trump Threatens "All Hell" if Hamas Rejects His Gaza Peace Plan

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US President Donald Trump has given Hamas a deadline of 6pm tomorrow to agree to his 20-point peace plan for Gaza, warning that if it fails to comply, "all hell" will break out. The plan, which Trump set out with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, includes a ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinians jailed in Israel, and the disarmament of Hamas. Hamas has said it needs more time to respond to the proposal, while some of its officials have expressed concerns about the plan. Meanwhile, Arab leaders may pressure Hamas to accept the deal in the interests of regional stability and economic growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • Trump has set a deadline of 6pm tomorrow for Hamas to agree to his 20-point peace plan for Gaza.
  • The plan includes a ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinians jailed in Israel, and the disarmament of Hamas.
  • Hamas has said it needs more time to respond to the proposal.
  • Some Hamas officials have expressed concerns about the plan.
  • Arab leaders may pressure Hamas to accept the deal in the interests of regional stability and economic growth.
  • The plan has been welcomed by some in the Arab world, including former Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa.
  • The war in Gaza will reach its second anniversary next week, with over 66,000 people killed since Israel launched its bombardment.
  • The majority of the dead are Palestinians, with children and women making up a significant proportion of the casualties.

Statistics:

  • 66,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel launched its bombardment.
  • One-third of the dead are children, and many of the rest are women.
  • The war in Gaza will reach its second anniversary next week.
  • Approximately 1,200 Israelis were killed in the massacres perpetrated by Hamas in southern Israel in October 2023.
  • Over 11 people were killed in fresh reports of heavy bombing and shelling by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Gaza City yesterday.

Sources:

  • AFP news agency
  • Al Jazeera
  • The New York Times
  • The Jerusalem Post
  • Al Arabiya
  • BBC News

Note: The statistics section includes all numerical data mentioned in the article, while the key takeaways section provides a comprehensive summary of the main points.

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