Washington , US- September 8, 2025
Trump Says a Deal on Gaza Could Come Soon, Issues ‘Last Warning’ to Hamas. In a dramatic and direct intervention, United States President Donald Trump has stated that a deal to end the conflict in Gaza and release all remaining hostages could be reached “very soon.” In a social media post on Sunday, the President claimed that Israel had accepted his proposed terms for a ceasefire and hostage release framework, and issued a final, public warning to Hamas, urging the group to accept the deal. The ultimatum marks a significant shift in tone and signals a new level of personal engagement from the US administration in the ongoing negotiations.
Headline Points:
* Presidential Ultimatum: President Trump publicly issued a “last warning” to Hamas via social media, stating that Israel had accepted his terms for a deal and that it was now time for Hamas to agree.
* Terms of the Deal: The proposal reportedly includes the release of all remaining hostages on the first day of a truce in exchange for thousands of Palestinian prisoners. It also reportedly requires Israel to halt its offensive in Gaza City.
* Hamas Response: Hamas issued a statement confirming it had received “some ideas from the American side” and was ready to return to the negotiating table to discuss an agreement that includes an end to the war and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
* Hostage Families’ Pressure: The statement from the US President comes as families of the remaining hostages have increased pressure on both the Israeli government and the international community to secure the release of their loved ones.
* International Mediation: The deal is reportedly being negotiated through ongoing mediation efforts by Egypt and Qatar, with President Trump’s administration taking an increasingly direct role.
* Broader Diplomatic Context: The move is part of a broader US diplomatic push to end the war, which has seen the administration impose sanctions on Palestinian rights groups and threaten to suspend visas for uncooperative nations.
The President’s post on his Truth Social platform read, in part: “Everyone wants the Hostages HOME. Everyone wants this War to end! The Israelis have accepted my Terms. It is time for Hamas to accept as well. I have warned Hamas about the consequences of not accepting. This is my last warning, there will not be another one!” The specificity and directness of the message have resonated throughout the Middle East and among international observers.
According to reports from Israeli media, the US proposal requires Hamas to free all of the remaining 48 hostages, both living and deceased, on the first day of the truce. In return, Israel would release a large number of Palestinian prisoners and would halt its major offensive in Gaza City. The framework also calls for negotiations on a permanent end to the war to begin, with the ceasefire holding for as long as talks continue.
In a carefully worded statement, Hamas acknowledged receiving “some ideas” from the American side and expressed readiness to discuss an agreement that would lead to a “clear declaration to end the war, a full withdrawal from Gaza, and the formation of a committee to manage Gaza from Palestinian independents.” The group’s statement stopped short of a full acceptance but did signal a willingness to re-engage in stalled talks.
The announcement has created a sense of cautious optimism, particularly among the families of the hostages who have been protesting for a deal. However, some analysts and critics remain skeptical, pointing to previous failed negotiations and questioning whether Hamas will fully agree to a deal without a clear commitment from Israel to a permanent ceasefire. The Israeli government has not yet issued a public statement confirming its acceptance of the terms, with a source close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu only stating that the government is “very seriously considering” the proposal.
The stakes are high. As Israel continues its military campaign in Gaza, the humanitarian situation is increasingly dire, and international pressure for a ceasefire is mounting. President Trump’s public intervention places the full weight of the United States behind a specific set of terms, turning the negotiation process into a public test of will. The coming days will reveal whether this “last warning” will be the catalyst for a breakthrough or another chapter in a long and tragic conflict.
