Trump warns Hamas to accept peace deal by Sunday or face escalation

U.S. President Donald Trump says Hamas must agree to a proposed peace deal by Sunday evening, threatening an even greater military onslaught nearly two years into the war sparked by the October 7th attack on Israel. Trump, who issued the warning today, appears keen to deliver on pledges to end the war and return dozens of hostages ahead of the second anniversary of the attack. His peace plan has been accepted by Israel and welcomed internationally. Still, key mediators Egypt and Qatar, as well as at least one Hamas official, have said that some elements require further negotiation, without elaborating.