President claims Middle East nations and US have brokered a historic peace deal, offering a “last chance” for the militant group.
In a dramatic and sweeping statement posted on his social media platform, former President Donald J. Trump declared that a historic peace agreement for the Middle East has been reached, while simultaneously issuing a stark ultimatum to Hamas.
The lengthy post, framed as an official presidential communication, began by condemning Hamas for its “ruthless and violent threat,” specifically citing the October 7th massacre. Trump claimed that as “retribution,” over 25,000 Hamas fighters have been killed and the remainder are “militarily trapped.”
The core of his announcement was the declaration of a peace deal. “Great, powerful, and very rich Nations of the Middle East… together with the United States of America, have agreed, with Israel signing on, to PEACE, after 3000 years, in the Middle East,” Trump stated. He asserted that this agreement “spares the lives of all remaining Hamas fighters.”
However, this clemency is contingent on a final demand.
A Firm Deadline for Hostage Release
Trump delivered a direct and time-sensitive order to Hamas: “RELEASES THE HOSTAGES, ALL OF THEM, INCLUDING THE BODIES OF THOSE THAT ARE DEAD, NOW!”
He set a definitive deadline for an agreement to be reached: Sunday evening at 6:00 P.M. Washington, D.C. time. “Every Country has signed on!” he claimed, though no specific nations were named in the post.
The statement concludes with a severe warning should the group fail to comply. “If this LAST CHANCE agreement is not reached, all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas,” Trump wrote. He reiterated, “THERE WILL BE PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST ONE WAY OR THE OTHER.”
The post, which has not been independently verified by other sources, has immediately ignited intense reactions globally. World leaders and diplomatic corps are likely scrambling to assess the validity of the claimed multinational agreement. The ultimatum sets a critical 48-hour clock ticking on a conflict that has gripped the international community for months.
