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Netanyahu to Hamas: Take Trump’s Deal or We’ll Crush You

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President Donald Trump, flanked by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, unveiled a seismic plan Monday to end the Gaza war, placing the volatile territory under an international transitional government led by Trump himself and former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair.

The audacious proposal, which hinges on Hamas disarming and relinquishing control, drew immediate skepticism as the terrorist group has yet to signal acceptance.

Trump warned that if Hamas rejects the deal, Israel has his "full backing to do what you have to do," signaling unwavering U.S. support for a potential military annihilation of the group.

"If Hamas rejects the deal, Bibi, you’d have our full backing to do what you need to do," Trump declared in the White House State Dining Room, addressing Netanyahu by his nickname.

He described the plan as "potentially one of the great days ever in civilization," adding, "Let’s call it eternal peace in the Middle East."

Netanyahu endorsed the plan, emphasizing its alignment with Israel’s war aims.

"I support your plan to end the war in Gaza, which achieves our war aims," he said. "If Hamas doesn’t agree to the deal or undermines it, Israel will finish the job by itself. This could be done the easy way or it could be done the hard way. But it will be done."

The White House’s 20-point outline details a step-by-step process: Israeli forces would withdraw to an "agreed upon line," with remaining hostages released within 72 hours.

Hamas members who disarm and commit to peace would receive amnesty and the option to leave Gaza, but the group would have no governing role.

A temporary international security force, backed by Arab and global partners, would oversee Gaza’s demilitarization, while a "Trump economic development plan" aims to rebuild the enclave.

The plan leaves open the possibility of Palestinian Authority governance and a future Palestinian state, though Netanyahu reiterated his opposition to statehood.

Behind closed doors, tensions simmered.

A Trump adviser told Axios, "Everyone — and I mean everyone — is exasperated with Bibi," suggesting Netanyahu’s hardline stance had nearly derailed the deal.

Netanyahu's call to Qatar’s Prime Minister to apologize for a recent Israeli strike in Doha, a key condition for resuming Qatari mediation with Hamas, underscored the delicate diplomacy at play.

The plan’s success hinges on Hamas’s response, with no word yet from the group. Trump claimed Arab nations are on board, warning, "If they don’t take this deal, they are going to be obliterated."

Alicia Powe

Alicia is an investigative journalist and breaking news reporter with RiftTV. Alicia's work is featured on outlets including The Gateway Pundit, Project Veritas, Townhall and Media Research Center.

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