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Hamas readies for talks following Trump's warning

Trump, the US President, delivers a stern reminder to Hamas concerning the release of hostages within the Gaza Strip, threatening potential consequences.

Hamas prepares for discussions following Trump's caution
Hamas prepares for discussions following Trump's caution

Hamas readies for talks following Trump's warning

In a significant development, the United States, Qatar, and Egypt are acting as intermediaries in hostage exchange negotiations between Israel and Hamas. These discussions, focused on the release of all hostages in the Gaza Strip, are in response to a "final warning" from U.S. President Donald Trump.

The negotiations were prompted following a series of escalations, with Trump previously warning Hamas of the consequences if it failed to accept his conditions. Trump reiterated his stance, stating, "This is my final warning, there will be no more!" He also added a call for Hamas to accept these conditions.

Hamas has agreed to immediate negotiations and has made a statement overnight confirming the receipt of proposals from the American side. The proposals aim to achieve a ceasefire agreement and include Hamas' conditions for negotiations. These conditions include a clear statement on the end of the war, a complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and the establishment of a committee of independent Palestinians to administer the Gaza Strip.

Steve Witkoff, a special envoy, has been communicating with Qatar about security incidents related to Hamas, but no specific individual or special envoy from Trump's side is named in the search results as mediating these negotiations.

Meanwhile, Hamas is demanding a clear statement on the end of the war, signifying their commitment to adhering to all agreed conditions. The group is ready to work with intermediaries to turn these ideas into a comprehensive agreement.

No new information about the Israeli government's acceptance of Trump's conditions was provided in this paragraph. However, Trump had previously written on his Truth Social platform that the Israeli government had accepted his unspecified conditions.

As the negotiations progress, both sides are hopeful for a peaceful resolution and the safe release of all hostages. The international community will continue to monitor the situation closely.

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