Netanyahu warns Israel will ‘finish the job’ in Gaza if Hamas rejects Trump peace plan – Middle East crisis live

Qatari and Egyptian mediators reportedly met with Hamas on Monday evening but response is so far unknownWhat’s in Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza?Hamas said it will discuss Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza internally and with other Palestinian factions before giving a response. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already backed the plan, but it remains unclear whether Hamas will agree – or when it might issue its reply.The proposal demands that Hamas effectively surrender and disarm in return for an end to fighting, humanitarian aid, and the promise of reconstruction in Gaza. The territory has been devastated by the war, with the death toll now at more than 66,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.Welcome president @realDonaldTrump’s commitment to end the war in Gaza. Encourage all parties to now seize this opportunity.The EU stands ready to contribute. Continue reading...