Hamas Faces Annihilation Ultimatum in Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Gaza Ceasefire: Hamas Faces Ultimatum Amidst Hostage Negotiations Gaza Strip – Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, delivered an ultimatum to Hamas on Friday, demanding immediate acceptance of a US-mediated ceasefire proposal or facing total destruction. The proposal, reportedly involving a 60-70 day truce and the release of hostages, has been presented by US envoy Steve Witkoff. "The Hamas murderers will now be forced to choose: accept the terms of the ‘Witkoff Deal’ for the release of the hostages – or be annihilated," Katz stated. Two sources close to the negotiations confirmed that the deal involves a potential 70-day truce and the release of 19 hostages (10 living and 9 bodies) in exchange for Palestinian prisoners within the first week. US President Donald Trump added to the urgency, stating that the deal was "very close." "They’re very close to an agreement on Gaza," Trump told reporters. "We’ll let you know about it during the day or maybe tomorrow. And we have a chance of that." The situation underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with dire consequences for civilians. The potential for a prolonged conflict or further escalation remains a significant concern for the international community.