Trump Issues Ultimatum to Hamas Amid Gaza Crisis and U.S. Engagement
President Trump demands Hamas release hostages while U.S. engages in direct talks to end Gaza conflict amid food shortages and reconstruction plans.
Trump's remarks come after the United States and Hamas spoke in the Qatari capital of Doha last month.
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Trump’s demand for Hamas leaders to “leave Gaza” has historical precedent — with the Palestinian Liberation Organization evacuating thousands of fighters from Beirut, Lebanon, in 1982 in response to an Israeli encirclement.
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The talks might be unprecedented, but this is also what America First diplomacy looks like.
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Washington has until now avoided direct engagement with the group, and there is a longstanding US policy against having direct contact with entities it lists as terrorist organisations.
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But those talks have not progressed and the White House’s decision to engage directly with Hamas appears to be targeted to meet Trump’s goals of securing the release of all hostages held in Gaza.
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The pointed language from Trump came after the White House said Wednesday that U.S. officials have engaged in 'ongoing talks and discussions' with Hamas officials, stepping away from a long-held U.S. policy of not directly engaging in the militant group.
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The six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ended Saturday with no extension of peace negotiations in sight.
Trump warns that death awaits Hamas leaders and Gazans if hostages aren't immediately released
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The ministry claimed the U.S. president's plan was "an opportunity for the Gazans to have free choice based on their free will," despite Mr. Trump saying they would not be permitted to return to Gaza.
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Summary
The World Food Program warns Gaza faces imminent food shortages as an Israeli blockade continues. President Trump has issued a 'last warning' to Hamas regarding hostages amid new U.S.-Hamas talks, signaling a shift in U.S. policy. This comes as Egypt proposes a reconstruction plan for Gaza, which has been rejected by the U.S. and Israel. Humanitarian conditions are deteriorating, and calls for a ceasefire grow urgent. Trump's administration remains committed to its support for Israel as military and humanitarian dynamics evolve in the region.
Perspectives
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza is exacerbated by Israel's blockade, which restricts essential supplies, raising concerns among aid organizations regarding the immediate food security and health needs of the population.
Both Palestinian reactions and international support highlight the complexity of rebuilding Gaza, with Arab leaders proposing a reconstruction plan that avoids displacing residents, while skepticism remains about the implementation of past promises.
Israel and the U.S. have dismissed the Arab reconstruction plan, arguing that it does not address the ground realities in Gaza and insists on strategies focusing on a future without Hamas.