President Donald Trump informed NCS Hamas faces “complete obliteration” if the group refuses to cede power and management of Gaza, amid ongoing efforts to push ahead his proposed ceasefire plan.
“Complete Obliteration!” Trump informed NCS’s Jake Tapper when requested by way of textual content message on Saturday what would occur if Hamas insists on staying in power.
Tapper pressed the president on Hamas’ response to his 20-point ceasefire proposal, citing Sen. Lindsey Graham’s interpretation that Hamas had successfully rejected the plan by insisting on “no disarmament, keeping Gaza under Palestinian control and tying hostage release to negotiations.”
“Is he wrong?” Tapper requested.
“We will find out. Only time will tell!!!” Trump responded.
The president stated he expects readability “soon” on whether or not Hamas is genuinely dedicated to peace.
“Yes on Bibi,” Trump stated, when requested if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is totally on board with ending the bombing marketing campaign in Gaza and supporting the president’s broader imaginative and prescient.
Trump added that he’s hopeful his ceasefire proposal will turn out to be a actuality and emphasised that he’s working exhausting to realize it.
Earlier on Saturday, the president stated that Israel agreed to the preliminary withdrawal line outlined in his proposed ceasefire plan for Israel and Hamas.
In a publish on social media, he stated the administration is now ready for affirmation from Hamas.
If Hamas agrees, Trump stated, a ceasefire can be “immediately effective” and a hostage and prisoner trade would start.
“After negotiations, Israel has agreed to the initial withdrawal line, which we have shown to, and shared with, Hamas. When Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective, the Hostages and Prisoner Exchange will begin, and we will create the conditions for the next phase of withdrawal, which will bring us close to the end of this 3,000 YEAR CATASTROPHE. Thank you for your attention to this matter and, STAY TUNED!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Trump additionally stated Saturday that Israel had briefly halted its airstrikes on Gaza, calling it a vital step towards finalizing a ceasefire settlement, securing the discharge of hostages, and warned Hamas to behave swiftly.
Earlier on the identical day, nevertheless, NCS reported that at least 67 people in Gaza died as a result of Israeli strikes, in response to hospital officers in the enclave.
The president revealed Friday that Hamas had responded positively to his 20-point proposal aimed toward ending the battle. Speaking in a video posted to Truth Social, Trump referred to as it “a big day,” and described the developments as “unprecedented.”