United States ruler Donald Trump has threatened the terrorist organization Hamas and urged it to accept a ceasefire deal with Israel. A rejection of a new American-backed ceasefire proposal will result in the militant group’s position deteriorating if it refuses to accept the deal, which has reportedly already been agreed upon with Israel.

Trump took to Truth Social on Tuesday to warn the group after he described a meeting with Israel as a “long and productive meeting” between U.S. and Israeli officials.

“Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60-Day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will work with all parties to end the War,” Trump wrote, thanking mediators Qatar and Egypt for their efforts.

Trump’s statement comes amid growing divisions within Israel’s own government over the prospect of any ceasefire. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Monday that “this war must end in a decisive victory… without agreements, without mediators.” The far-right official warned that halting operations would pose “a greater danger” to Israel’s future than continuing the war. -RT

According to stats listed by RT, since the start of the war in October 2023, more than 56,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The conflict began after a surprise Hamas assault on southern Israel that left around 1,200 people dead and 250 taken hostage. Israel’s response has reduced much of Gaza to rubble and triggered a severe humanitarian disaster in the Palestinian enclave.

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The Israeli military has recently intensified its offensive against Hamas, following reports that around 20 hostages are still alive in the terrorist group’s custody. Israel has also claimed a series of high-profile assassinations in recent weeks, including those of Hamas military commander Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa and political leader Muhammad Sinwar. Hamas has denied placing its military infrastructure in civilian areas and has condemned the killings of non-combatants in the strikes.