The immediate impact of President Donald Trump's 'final warning' to the terrorist group Hamas is evident. Trump emphasized that negotiations should commence immediately, stressing that everyone desires the return of hostages. Following his stern final caution, Hamas expressed readiness to engage at the negotiation table promptly.
The Israel-Hamas conflict, which began on October 7, 2023, has unleashed unprecedented devastation. In nearly two years, over 60,000 Palestinians have lost their lives in the struggle.
President Trump made multiple attempts to halt this conflict, yet significant success eluded him. Subsequently, he delivered his so-called final warning.
There Will Be No Further Warning
Trump stated, "Everyone wants the hostages to come home, and everyone wants this war to end. The Israelis have agreed to my terms; it's time for Hamas to do the same. I've warned Hamas of the consequences of rejecting this offer—this is my final warning; there will be no more."
Source: aajtak
Ready to Sit at the Negotiation Table
Recognizing the seriousness of Trump's offer, Hamas immediately replied, "We are prepared to sit at the negotiation table immediately, in exchange for the complete release of all prisoners, a clear announcement to end the war, complete military withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and the formation of an independent Palestinian committee to govern the region."
The statement read, "Hamas welcomes any steps that aid efforts to halt aggression against our people." It added that "some proposals have been received from the American side aimed at achieving a ceasefire."
Hamas expressed its commitment to transforming these proposals into a broader agreement aligned with its demands, maintaining continuous contact with intermediaries.
President Trump pursued the release of hostages and a ceasefire through secret negotiations, mediation with nations like Qatar, and public warnings, though no concrete results have materialized so far.
Hostages in Hamas’ Custody
By September 2025, a total of 48 hostages were held captive in Gaza by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist groups, with 20 believed to be alive. Most hostages are Israeli, including dual American-Israeli citizens, a Thai citizen, and a Nepalese citizen.
