Hamas is facing its most profound moment of isolation as a united world demands it accept a US-brokered peace plan. President Donald Trump has skillfully built a global consensus around his 20-point proposal, securing the support of traditional adversaries and allies alike, from Israel and Arab states to Russia and India.
This diplomatic masterstroke has left Hamas with no significant international backers to turn to as it weighs the 3-4 day ultimatum. Trump’s message is clear: the entire world wants this deal, and Hamas is the only thing standing in the way. Rejection, he warned, would lead to a “very tough” outcome for the group.
The deal’s terms are stringent, requiring Hamas to disarm and surrender power in Gaza. In return, the devastating war would cease, hostages would be freed, prisoners would be exchanged, and a massive humanitarian and reconstruction effort would be launched for the Palestinian people.
The conflict has taken a horrific toll, with over 66,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis killed since it erupted in October 2023. The international community’s unified stance reflects a desperate desire to end the carnage and prevent further regional destabilization.
Hamas has acknowledged it is studying the proposal. The group must now decide whether to bow to the immense pressure of a world united against its continued armed struggle or defy the consensus and face the consequences alone.