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title: "Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas to accept hostage deal"
description: "WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM Sept 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday issued what he called his \"last warning\" to Hamas, urging the Palestinian militant group to accept a deal to release hostages from Gaza."
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# Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas to accept hostage deal

> WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM Sept 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday issued what he called his "last warning" to Hamas, urging the Palestinian militant group to accept a deal to release hostages from Gaza.

By Reuters · Published 7 September 2025, 23:15 SAST · Updated 7 September 2025, 23:15 SAST

## Key points
- In a bold move that could make even the most seasoned negotiators raise an eyebrow, Trump has thrown down the gauntlet to Hamas, offering a ceasefire deal that sounds like a hostage swap straight out of a reality TV script—complete with a dramatic final warning for good measure.
- Trump claims Israel has accepted his ceasefire terms, urging Hamas to do the same.
- He warns Hamas of severe consequences if they reject the proposal, calling it his "last warning."
- The ceasefire plan involves Hamas releasing 48 hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
- An Israeli official indicates that the proposal is under serious consideration, though details remain sparse.

## Content

"The Israelis have accepted my Terms. It is time for Hamas to accept as well," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. "I have warned Hamas about the consequences of not accepting. This is my last warning, there will not be another one!"

Israel's N12 News reported on Saturday that Trump has put forth a new ceasefire proposal to Hamas.

Under the deal, Hamas would free all the remaining 48 hostages on the first day of the truce in exchange for thousands of Palestinian prisoners jailed in Israel and negotiate an end to the war during a ceasefire in the enclave, according to N12.

An Israeli official said Israel was "seriously considering" Trump's proposal but did not elaborate on its details.

(Reporting by Jasper Ward in Washington and Maayan Lubell in Jerusalem, Editing by Ross Colvin and Matthew Lewis)