U.S. President Donald Trump gave what he called his “last warning” to Hamas on Sunday. He urged the Palestinian group to accept a deal to free hostages from Gaza.
Trump said on his Truth Social platform, “The Israelis have accepted my terms. It is time for Hamas to accept as well.” He warned, “I have warned Hamas about the consequences of not accepting. This is my last warning, there will not be another one!”
Israeli media outlet N12 News reported that Trump proposed a new ceasefire to Hamas.
Under the deal, Hamas would release all 48 remaining hostages on day one of the truce. In return, thousands of Palestinian prisoners jailed in Israel would be freed. The parties would then negotiate an end to the war during the ceasefire, N12 said. An Israeli official said Israel was “seriously considering” the proposal but gave no details.
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— Reuters (@Reuters) September 8, 2025A day earlier, Trump told reporters that Washington was in “very deep” talks with Hamas. He urged the group to release all hostages held in Gaza.
He said the situation would get “tough” and “nasty” if Hamas refused. Trump said, “We said let them all out, right now let them all out. And much better things will happen for them.” He noted Hamas asked for some things that were “fine”, but offered no specifics.
Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas to accept hostage deal https://t.co/pLsK8QfHTo https://t.co/pLsK8QfHTo
— Reuters (@Reuters) September 7, 2025Hamas took more than 250 hostages in Gaza after their October 2023 attack on Israel. That attack killed about 1,200 people according to Israeli figures. Israel’s response has killed tens of thousands in Gaza and displaced almost the entire population. The assault has drawn accusations of genocide and war crimes.
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About 50 Israeli hostages remain in Hamas’s hands. About 20 are believed to be alive. Hamas said it would release some hostages during a temporary ceasefire. Trump has called for the release of all hostages.
