Key Takeaways:
- Bold Leadership: Trump issued a firm “last warning” to Hamas, making clear that America will stand with Israel and demand the release of all 48 hostages.
- Deal on the Table: Israel has reportedly accepted Trump’s U.S.-backed proposal, which would see hostages freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a halt to Israel’s Gaza City offensive.
- Peace Through Strength: Trump’s tough stance underscores that real negotiation happens when America leads with clarity and power, not weakness.
President Donald Trump has delivered what he called a “last warning” to Hamas, urging the terror group to accept a U.S.-backed proposal to release hostages from Gaza—a deal he said Israel has already agreed to.
“I think we’re going to get them all,” Trump told reporters in Washington after attending the U.S. Open final in New York. There are 48 hostages still being held in Gaza, with 20 believed to be alive. On Truth Social, Trump added: “Israel has accepted my terms. It is time for Hamas to accept as well. This is my last warning.”
The plan, according to Israeli media, would see all 48 hostages released on the first day in exchange for thousands of Palestinian prisoners, while Israel pauses its push into Gaza City and begins talks to end the war. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz echoed Trump’s hard line, warning Hamas to release the hostages or “Gaza will be destroyed.”
For Trump, this is another example of America leading with strength, not endless diplomacy. His approach pairs moral clarity with decisive pressure: stand with Israel, stand against terror, and make it clear that the cost of defiance is too high.
Critics will claim it’s “too tough.” But Americans know peace comes from strength, not weakness. Trump’s bold stand offers a real chance at saving lives, ending the hostage nightmare, and reminding the world that when America leads, the path forward is clear.