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A senior Hamas official told the “BBC,” the terrorist group will likely reject the deal, citing demands to disarm and for an international stabilization force.
U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a comprehensive proposal to end the Israel-Hamas war.
The Religious Zionism leader laid down six points his party won’t compromise on, including a complete Hamas withdrawal from Gaza and permanent IDF presence at the perimeter.
“We want to free the hostages, we want to get rid of Hamas rule and have them disarmed, Gaza demilitarized and a new future set up for Gazans and Israelis alike and for the whole region,” said the Israeli leader.
“All are on board for something special, first time ever. We will get it done,” the U.S. president said on Truth Social.
“I believe Judea and Samaria are the traditional lands that belong to Israel,” the House speaker said.
“There is more goodwill and enthusiasm for getting a deal done, after so many decades, than I have ever seen before,” said the U.S. president.
U.S. Mideast envoy Witkoff expressed confidence that “in the coming days, we’ll be able to announce some sort of breakthrough.”
The top U.S. diplomat added that there still existed a “window of opportunity” to pursue a ceasefire-for-hostages agreement.
“We want to bring the hostages home and return to normal life,” said the U.S. president.
“Hamas has repeatedly rejected reasonable offers to make peace, and we can’t forget October 7,” the U.S. president told the U.N. General Assembly.
The secretary of state dismissed media reports that Washington had received a letter from Hamas requesting a 60-day ceasefire.
