U.S. President Donald Trump has issued what he termed his “last warning” to Hamas, urging the Palestinian militant group to accept a proposed deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump stated, “The Israelis have accepted my Terms. It is time for Hamas to accept as well.” He emphasized the finality of his warning, declaring, “I have warned Hamas about the consequences of not accepting. This is my last warning, there will not be another one!”
In response, Hamas acknowledged receiving ideas from U.S. mediators regarding a ceasefire deal in Gaza. The group expressed its willingness to engage in discussions to develop these ideas further, without providing specific details. Hamas reiterated its readiness for negotiations to release all hostages in exchange for a “clear announcement of an end to the war” and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the enclave.
President Trump, while traveling back to Washington from New York, expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching a deal. He stated, “I think we’re going to have a deal on Gaza very soon,” without offering additional specifics. Trump added that he believed all hostages would be returned, whether alive or deceased, saying, “I think we’re going to get them all.”
According to a report from Israel’s N12 News, Trump has proposed a new ceasefire agreement to Hamas. Under this proposal, Hamas would release all remaining 48 hostages on the first day of a truce in exchange for the release of thousands of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. Further negotiations would then take place during the ceasefire to discuss an end to the war. An unnamed Israeli official confirmed that Israel is “seriously considering” Trump’s proposal but did not elaborate on its details.
The hostage crisis began in October 2023 when Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel, resulting in the deaths of approximately 1,200 individuals and the abduction of over 250 hostages. Since then, Israel has initiated a military response, leading to widespread devastation in Gaza, with tens of thousands of Palestinian casualties and the displacement of the entire population. The conflict has drawn international criticism, with accusations of war crimes directed at both sides, which they deny.
As of September 2025, approximately 50 hostages remain in Gaza, with only 20 believed to be alive. Hamas has offered to exchange some hostages for a temporary ceasefire, while President Trump insists on the release of all captives as a prerequisite for any deal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outlined that peace will only come with the complete release of hostages, Hamas’s disarmament, Israeli security control, and the establishment of a new civilian administration in Gaza. Hamas, however, demands an end to the war and Israel’s full withdrawal from Gaza.
The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, with hopes that the renewed negotiations will lead to a resolution of the ongoing conflict and the safe return of all hostages.
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