Trump’s Pro-Israel Gaza Plan Seen as Unlikely to Sway Hamas (2)

US President Donald Trump’s new plan to end the war in Gaza is essentially an ultimatum to Hamas to release hostages, give up arms and surrender — or face the full force of the Israeli military with Washington’s explicit blessing.

Trump said Israel would have his “full backing to finish the job” if Hamas rejects the offer, and Israeli troops and tanks are now in the heart of Gaza City, from which 800,000 Palestinians have fled.

In that sense, the proposal is familiar — and one that Hamas has repeatedly rejected over the course of the war.

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu on Sept. 29.

Photographer: Will Oliver/EPA/Bloomberg

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