Trump warns Hamas faces ‘complete obliteration’ as Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Egypt
Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas over peace deal
- President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Hamas, warning of "complete obliteration" if the group does not agree to relinquish control of Gaza and accept a 20-point peace deal.
- Delegations are heading to Egypt for negotiations focusing on the initial phase of the deal.
- It includes the release of remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and an Israeli troop withdrawal.
- Hamas has agreed to the hostage-prisoner swap, which proposes releasing hostages within 72 hours for 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 Gazans jailed during the conflict.
- The proposed peace plan outlines that Hamas would surrender governing authority and weapons, with Gaza then managed by a transitional government overseen by an international "Board of Peace".