Donald Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to agree to deal for ending Gaza war

Mr Trump has struggled to force an end to the conflict, which began when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 2023

US President Donald Trump posted his warning on social media (Alex Brandon/AP)

US President Donald Trump has said Hamas must agree to a proposed peace deal for Gaza by 6pm Washington time on Sunday and threatened the group will suffer more attacks if it does not.

“An Agreement must be reached with Hamas by Sunday Evening at SIX (6) P.M., Washington, D.C. time,” Mr Trump wrote on social media. “Every Country has signed on! If this LAST CHANCE agreement is not reached, all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas. THERE WILL BE PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST ONE WAY OR THE OTHER.” The Republican president unveiled the plan alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week.