"Asked how long Hamas had to respond, Trump said on Tuesday: We're going to do about three or four days. He later warned that Hamas would face severe consequences if they refused. We have one signature that we need, and that signature will pay in hell if they don't sign, Trump told US generals and admirals gathered at a military base in Quantico, Virginia."
"The president has already made clear that he would support Israel continuing the war if Hamas rejects the proposal, or reneges on the deal at any stage. During Monday's press conference in Washington, Netanyahu told Trump that if Hamas rejects your plan or if they supposedly accept it and then basically do everything to counter it, then Israel will finish the job by itself. Trump said Israel would have his full backing in such circumstances."
Donald Trump gave Hamas a three- to four-day ultimatum to accept a US-Israel peace and reconstruction plan for Gaza, warning severe consequences if rejected. The plan, announced jointly with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seeks a definitive end to the two-year war and requires Hamas disarmament and a ban from future political roles in Gaza. A technocratic transitional authority headed by Trump would run Gaza. The plan demands the release of 48 Israeli hostages within 72 hours of a ceasefire, with fewer than half believed still alive. Trump pledged full support for Israel if Hamas refuses or reneges. Israeli media and politicians broadly welcomed Netanyahu's backing, while Israeli offensive operations continued, causing further Palestinian civilian casualties including at least 31 deaths on Tuesday.
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