• Trump issues a "last warning" to Hamas regarding a ceasefire proposal.
• He claims Israel has accepted terms for a deal to end the Gaza war.
• Hamas expresses readiness to negotiate but insists on specific conditions.
• Over 64,000 Palestinians have reportedly died due to the ongoing conflict.
• The situation is increasingly dire as Israeli military operations intensify.

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a "last warning" to Hamas on Sunday, urging the Palestinian militant group to accept the terms of a proposed deal aimed at releasing hostages from Gaza. Trump stated, "The Israelis have accepted my terms. It is time for Hamas to accept as well," and warned of serious consequences if they refuse the offer, according to Reuters.

In his posts on Truth Social, Trump emphasized that "everyone wants the Hostages HOME" and declared this to be his "last warning," reiterating that there would not be another opportunity for Hamas if they do not comply with the proposal. Reports indicate that the deal envisions Hamas releasing all 48 remaining Israeli hostages on the first day of a ceasefire in exchange for thousands of Palestinian prisoners currently incarcerated in Israel, according to Al Jazeera and TRT Global.

In response, Hamas expressed a willingness to negotiate but laid out specific conditions, including a clear declaration for the end of hostilities and full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. They suggested that any negotiations must be underpinned by guarantees that prior agreements would be upheld, especially since past ceasefire proposals have often been ignored, as noted by Middle East Eye and Newsweek.

Hamas also indicated they would be ready to "immediately sit at the negotiating table" and has previously accepted a 60-day truce proposal from mediators, which Israel ultimately rejected. The situation in Gaza remains critical, with reports indicating more than 64,000 Palestinians have died due to ongoing violence and humanitarian crises resulting from the conflict, according to Newsweek.

As tensions escalate, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has issued stark warnings to Hamas, suggesting that failure to comply with demands would lead to severe consequences, echoing sentiments that the Israeli military is intensifying its operational offensive in Gaza City. This ongoing assault aims to dismantle what Israeli officials describe as Hamas' stronghold, a strategy echoing assertions made by Netanyahu on the strategic objectives of the current military campaign, noted Dawn.

International reactions continue as observers express skepticism regarding the effectiveness of Trump's proposal to halt Israel's military actions, with critics arguing that without binding commitments, similar ceasefire efforts may fail. Legal and humanitarian experts have voiced concerns over the catastrophic toll the conflict is taking on civilians, as reports of rising starvation and medical emergencies pour in from Gaza, according to Al Jazeera and Channel News Asia.