Following Trump's "Final Warning" Threat, Hamas' "Deceit and Falsehood" Reaction
Hamas stated that Trump's threats would motivate Israel to disregard the agreement, which had effectively ended over 15 months of conflict in Gaza between the Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters. The military branch of Hamas announced on Thursday its ongoing commitment to the fragile ceasefire with Israel, after Donald Trump warned the residents of Gaza that they would be "DEAD" if hostages held in the area were not released. The initial phase of the six-week ceasefire concluded over the weekend, and discussions regarding the future of the agreement have reached a deadlock.
Hamas indicated that Trump's threats would lead Israel to dismiss the agreement, which had primarily put an end to more than 15 months of warfare in Gaza involving Israeli and Palestinian combatants.
Earlier, Trump had proposed a plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, which faced widespread criticism, prompting Arab leaders who convened in Cairo this week to advocate for a different solution.
On Thursday, a U.S. envoy commended Egypt for devising a new proposal but refrained from supporting the specifics of the suggested alternative. Trump's warning came after his administration disclosed that it had engaged in unprecedented direct discussions with Hamas—classified as a "terrorist" organization by the U.S.—concerning American hostages in Gaza.
The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel was involved in consultations and stated it had "expressed its views" on these discussions.
"Despite the enemy's numerous attempts at avoidance, falsehoods, and deceit... we chose and continue to choose to uphold the agreement to protect the lives of our people," declared Abu Obaida, spokesperson for the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' armed wing, in a video statement.
On Wednesday, Trump delivered what he referred to as a "final warning!" to Hamas leaders, urging the movement to release all hostages "or it is OVER for you."
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