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Trump Threatens Hamas: Accept Peace Plan or Face Destruction

10/7/2025

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Summary

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President Donald J. Trump warns Hamas of 'total destruction' if it rejects his peace plan by deadline.
He says negotiations are progressing, with Hamas reportedly agreeing to key terms, including the release of Israeli hostages.
Arab leaders endorse a 21-point plan but demand no Israeli annexations and more humanitarian aid; Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli prime minister, questions the plan's viability.

History

Historical Context

The Camp David Accords, signed on September 17, 1978, by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, marked a significant diplomatic breakthrough, leading to the 1979 Egypt-Israel peace treaty. Facilitated by U.S. President Jimmy Carter, the accords reshaped Middle Eastern politics, earning both leaders the Nobel Peace Prize, while igniting tensions within the Arab world over the Palestinian issue.

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Story summary

President Donald J. Trump warns Hamas of 'total destruction' if it rejects his peace plan by deadline.
He says negotiations are progressing, with Hamas reportedly agreeing to key terms, including the release of Israeli hostages.
Arab leaders endorse a 21-point plan but demand no Israeli annexations and more humanitarian aid; Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli prime minister, questions the plan's viability.

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